The graduate will embark on our fit for purpose 12-month graduate program ensuring that our associate develop their fundamental skill set to meet our deliverables. Whether you pursue the technical or consulting curriculum, you will work in tandem with experienced mentors on real projects that help leading-edge companies sharpen their edge and increase their lead.
For starters, you won’t be rotating across the business. You will be enrolled into one of our businesses directly upon onboarding with us based on your interest and capabilities. This assignment also means that you can immediately build your niche skills and business-specific tools that will help you face future challenges.
We are looking for undergraduates finishing their studies to join one of these respective business units:
- Quality Engineering & Assurance
- Application Development & Management
- Artificial Intelligence & Analytics
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar disciplines.
- Good understanding of software testing/development, implementation lifecycle and hands-on programming experience would be advantageous.
- Passionate about digital world, designing and building for the people who work or live in it.
- Thrive in a dynamic environment and project based working environment.
- Positive attitude and eager to make a difference.
- Keen interest to pursue a long-term career in the challenging Information Technology arena.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.