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Software Engineer I

Job · Full-timeIn OfficeTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu0–2 years49K/mo1 openingImmediate / as per notice period
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About this role

Cognizant is recruiting a Software Engineer I for its Tiruchirappalli team. The role suits someone early in their career who wants depth in product engineering rather than a rotation through everything at once. About the role This Software Engineer I position is about building and shipping…

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Skills you'll use

Data Structures & AlgorithmsOne of Java / Python / JavaScriptGit & Code ReviewREST APIsSQLUnit TestingDebuggingObject-Oriented DesignVersion ControlProblem Solving

What you'll do

  • Implement and ship features against a defined specification
  • Write tests that cover the behaviour you added, not just the happy path
  • Take part in code review, both as author and reviewer
  • Debug production issues with logs and traces rather than guesswork
  • Document what you built so the next engineer does not reverse-engineer it
  • Flag risks and blockers early rather than at the deadline
  • Keep your tracker and status honest, including when something has slipped

Who can apply

  • B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT/ECE), BCA/MCA or B.Sc/M.Sc (Computer Science / IT) from a recognised university
  • 0–2 years of relevant experience — internships, academic projects and personal work all count, and 2026 graduates are welcome
  • Working knowledge of Data Structures & Algorithms, One of Java / Python / JavaScript, Git & Code Review
  • Comfort with Git, CI pipelines and the team’s primary language, and the ability to pick up an unfamiliar tool without waiting to be taught it
  • The judgement to know when a problem is yours to solve and when it needs escalating — and to escalate with the relevant detail attached.
  • Attention to detail, ownership and the discipline to document your work
  • Based in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu or willing to relocate

Perks & benefits

Internal knowledge sessions and access to senior reviewersClear, written progression criteria rather than an annual surpriseEmployee referral and performance bonus schemesTeam offsites and regular in-person timeSupport for internal mobility across teamsFixed monthly salary, paid on timeStructured onboarding with a named mentor for the first 90 daysHealth insurance cover for you (and family cover on confirmation)

Interview & selection process

4 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

  1. 1Resume screening and profile shortlisting by the talent acquisition team
  2. 2Take-home exercise or live problem-solving discussion
  3. 3Discussion with the hiring manager on how you approach problems and work with others
  4. 4HR discussion — compensation, notice period, joining date and offer roll-out

About Cognizant

Cognizant operates in the it services & consulting sector and runs an active team in Tiruchirappalli. It is a working employer with real customers and real deadlines — the role advertised here exists because there is work that needs doing, not to fill a headcount plan. Industry and what the…
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