Programmer/Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Cognizant with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Programmer/Analyst roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Cognizant overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Cognizant as a Programmer/Analyst according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 33%
One on one interview: 33%
Skills test: 33%
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I was asked on spark architecture , pyspark coding, project and optimizing techniques. Post technical round i had managerial round where i was asked about scenario based questions then HR.
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Explain spark architecture. What are the optimizing techniques in spark.
The interview began with a phone screen, followed by a technical assessment. Then two rounds of interviews—one with HR and another with senior devs. Overall, it was structured but casual.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle a disagreement with a product manager on a feature’s implementation?
A Programmer Analyst is a hybrid IT role combining programming skills with systems analysis to design, develop, and maintain software applications. They work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements, then translate those needs into functional and efficient software solutions.