Cognizant

Java Developer Intern

InternshipIn OfficeChennai, Tamil Nadu3 months27K/mo5 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Join Cognizant in Chennai as a Java Developer Intern and take the first meaningful step in your professional journey. This internship offers a structured, guided environment where you will spend your time building enterprise-grade backend applications in Java and Spring, learn directly from…

Skills you'll use

JavaSpring BootOOPData Structures & AlgorithmsREST APIsSQLHibernateGitJUnitProblem Solving

What you'll do

Build REST services with Java and Spring Boot
Model and persist data with JPA/Hibernate
Write unit tests with JUnit
Debug and optimise Java applications
Follow enterprise coding standards
Document work clearly and act on feedback

Who can apply

Students in their final year and recent graduates (freshers) interested in a Java Developer Intern role
Freshers looking to build a career in software development
Candidates based in or willing to commute to Chennai
Career-switchers and self-taught developers who meet the skill requirements
Anyone eager to gain real, mentor-led coding experience

Perks & benefits

Internship Certificate on completionLetter of Recommendation for strong performersHands-on mentorship from experienced engineersReal-world, portfolio-worthy project experiencePre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunity based on performanceFlexible, learning-focused work environment

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Technical screening — Java Developer Intern fundamentals and a short coding exercise or take-home assignment.
2Managerial + HR round — your thinking, past projects, communication and joining details.

About Cognizant

About Cognizant Cognizant is a leading global professional services company that helps clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences. It is one of India's largest IT employers with major delivery centres across Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata. Products &…

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