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Cognizant Custom Software Development Services

byCognizant
in Custom Software Development Services
4.5

Overview

Service Information on Cognizant Custom Software Development Services

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Cognizant Custom Software Development Services?

Cognizant Custom Software Development Services is a software solution that focuses on designing, building, and deploying tailored applications to address specific business challenges. The software supports organizations in automating processes, enhancing productivity, and integrating legacy systems with modern technologies. It leverages platforms and programming frameworks suited to client requirements, enabling scalable and maintainable application architectures. Features include requirements analysis, software prototyping, system integration, and application modernization. The software addresses the need for efficient digital transformation, providing organizations with tools to streamline operations and adapt to evolving technological environments. Application maintenance and continuous support services are also included to ensure long term functionality and reliability.

Cognizant Custom Software Development Services Pricing

Cognizant Custom Software Development Services typically operates on a project-based or time and materials pricing model, where costs are determined based on the scope, complexity, and duration of the software development engagement. Pricing may vary depending on requirements, resources utilized, and client specifications, with estimates provided after assessment of individual project needs.

Overall experience with Cognizant Custom Software Development Services

Software Developer
3B - 10B USD, Media
FAVORABLE

“Reliably strong commitments with work to be done on consistency in documentation”

5.0
Apr 1, 2026
Cognizant has been and continues to be extremely invested. Going above and beyond is the norm even in a very challenging environment that doesn't always support them particularly well.
ENGINEER
50M - 250M USD, Software
CRITICAL

“Scale up and fly high”

3.0
Dec 14, 2024
The experience turns out to be slightly more than average, when the expectation was to be the best considering the timelines. Engineering practices need to be improved and knowledge sharing to be made better.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th November 2024

Cognizant is focused on engineering modern businesses. The main problem it resolves is helping clients with modernization of their technology, reimagining their processes, and transforming their experiences to adapt to the rapidly changing world. Thus, the main goal of the company is to facilitate improvement in everyday life. Cognizant helps companies modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Company Details

Updated 7th November 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1994
Head office location
Teaneck, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
10B-30B USD
Website
https://www.cognizant.com

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Cognizant Custom Software Development Services Likes & Dislikes

Like

Primarily I appreciate their willingness to do whatever it takes to keep our commitments on track. Dedication to deliverables is never a question. Additionally they are continually flexible. We work well together to devise short term and long term solutions when needed (you can't always do the right thing first). Also they are more than willing to take leadership roles to help offload workloads in an environment where we are exceedingly Non-Payroll Worker heavy. This is the only way we are able to keep the work moving forward and they step in without question.

Like

The offering is a service, the service stood true to its delivery commitment and process adherence. Despite struggles, the company managed to ensure completion. Escalations are handled sensibly

Like

They challenge ways of working and are willing to work transparently, forming coherent teams with us and other third parties, aligned to achieving our goals.

Dislike

There isn't as much clarity and transparency about staffing as would be hoped for. Documentation isn't always taken as a necessity as it should be. There is occasionally passivity in teams when pushed to make a commitment on the spot that should be pushed back on.

Dislike

Archaic engineering practices, reliance on the client totally for business requirements. Wasteful utilization of resources. Eliminate internal politics and complications around billing. Need clearer visibility on how the billing is utilized. Adaption to newer tech should be faster and decided at the right time.

Dislike

Sometimes we need to be more specific and detailed than we'd like to be when it comes to designing and specifying solutions.

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Cognizant Custom Software Development Services Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(32 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
59%
4 Star
38%
3 Star
3%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.7

Planning & Transition

4.5

Delivery & Execution

4.5

Service Capabilities

4.6

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  • Software Developer
    1B-10B USD
    Media
    Review Source

    Reliably strong commitments with work to be done on consistency in documentation

    5.0
    Apr 1, 2026
    Cognizant has been and continues to be extremely invested. Going above and beyond is the norm even in a very challenging environment that doesn't always support them particularly well.
  • Chief Information Officer
    50M-1B USD
    Miscellaneous
    Review Source

    Collaboration with Cognizant Enhances Team Alignment and Transparent Work Practices

    5.0
    Mar 12, 2026
    Cognizant have been a great development partner for us, moving beyond pure resource-supply to becoming a trusted partner to the Technology function and the whole organisation.
  • IT Associate
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Cognizant Delivers Solutions With Experienced Teams Spanning Multiple Technology Fields

    5.0
    Mar 27, 2026
    Cognizant has a very organized, experienced operation that aggregates experts and cultivates talent to deliver on engineering services
  • VP, Engineering
    10B+ USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Partnership with Cognizant Effective, Yet Demands Significant Internal Oversight

    4.0
    May 8, 2025
    Cognizant is a great partner and we work well during the ups and downs. We have worked together for many years on multiple initiatives and its been a very positive experience. In new technology areas or initiatives needing complex design, scalability, stability, cloud based solutions they could do better. They need to bring in architects who have the experience to provide end to end solutions
  • Head of Education Exam Solutions
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Excelling at Challenges: An Insider's View of Cognizant

    5.0
    Apr 30, 2025
    Having worked with Cognizant for several years, I can say it is difficult to surpass them. Overall, it is a great support and service that is provided, in terms of speed, quality and value for money - as well as innovation guidance and expertise to support a complex business in all endeavors.
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