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      Programmer/Analyst Interview

      Oct 12, 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cognizant

      Interview

      Java: Refresh your understanding of core Java topics such as OOP principles, multi-threading, exception handling, collections, and memory management. Spring Boot: Focus on the essential concepts like dependency injection, annotations, building RESTful APIs, Spring Security (authentication/authorization), JPA/Hibernate for data persistence, and microservices architecture. Frontend (React/JavaScript): Brush up on React hooks, state management, component lifecycle, and integration of REST APIs. Ensure you can handle common React interview questions like optimizing performance, handling forms, and managing global state (e.g., Redux or Context API). Databases: Review SQL for MySQL and NoSQL for MongoDB. Know how to design database schemas, write complex queries, and handle transactions.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Explain OOPs concept in java
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      Other Programmer/Analyst Interview Reviews for Cognizant

      Programmer/Analyst Interview

      Jun 29, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Chennai
      Accepted offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai)

      Interview

      Format: Platform-based (e.g., HackerRank or LeetCode). Details: 2-3 basic coding questions focusing on fundamental data structures (arrays, strings) and algorithms, along with a few multiple-choice questions on OOPs concepts, SQL, and basic networking. Duration: 60 to 90 minutes.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Format: Video call with a Senior Engineer. Details: Review of the code written in the assessment. You are asked to explain your logic and optimize it. Basic conceptual questions follow, covering topics like: Differences between interface and abstract classes. Basic SQL queries (Joins, Group By). Walkthrough of a college project mentioned on your resume. Duration: 45 to 60 minutes. 3. Managerial / Behavioral Interview (Round 2) Format: Video call with a Project Manager or Engineering Lead. Details: Discussion focused on soft skills, situational judgment, and cultural fit. Common questions include: "Tell me about a time you faced a challenge in a team project and how you resolved it." "Why do you want to join this company?" "How do you handle tight deadlines?" Duration: 30 to 45 minutes. 4. HR Discussion Format: Short phone call. Details: Discussion regarding company policies, location preferences, document verification, and basic salary expectations. Duration: 15 minutes.
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      Programmer/Analyst Interview

      Apr 30, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cognizant

      Interview

      Simple interview. I got asked about my projects and stuff about expected behavior at the company. The technical side of the interview included problems from SQL and Python. Overall, not a bad process.

      Programmer/Analyst Interview

      Apr 19, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through college or university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Cognizant

      Interview

      first round was written test followed by communication assessment followed by one round of technical + HR interview not that hard , this was as a part of campus placement