Technology Analyst at Cognizant in Hartford, Connecticut

Job Description:

Technology Analyst

By joining as a Technology Analyst, you will become part of our US-based Applications Services team, which provides a full range of IT services to our US clients across multiple industry sectors, from custom application development, testing and maintenance through package deployment, upgrades, and application consulting.

You will be assigned to a client engagement in major cities in the U.S. where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. We work with the best of the best – a representative client list is available on our website.

Your first assignment could involve any combination of the following - application development, maintenance, testing, business requirements gathering and analysis or project management support. Throughout your first two years at Cognizant, we will closely monitor your progress and offer coaching, training and support to help you achieve your long-term career goals at Cognizant. This program has very high visibility with our Executive team and provides tremendous opportunity for leadership development.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Preferred majors include: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, other Engineering disciplines, Information Systems, Decision Sciences, Data Analytics, Data Science, Big Data, and/or Business Administration majors with technical proficiency


• Applicants must be willing to relocate to one of the major geographic areas where we have significant customer accounts and/or travel may be required


• Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization, or lawful permanent residence (otherwise known as a “Green Card”) for these roles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or academic experience with programming languages (Java, Perl, Python, Ruby), modern web technologies (SQL, Cloud, AI, Robotics), or similar technical proficiencies


• Good understanding of programing concepts and software engineering practices, specifically in Object Oriented programing concepts and software engineering practices


• Understanding fundamentals of software development life cycle and importance of quality management and processes


• Strong problem solving and analytical skills


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with global project teams

Applicants must be willing to relocate – our business model requires our consultants to be as close to the client site as possible. Cognizant will provide relocation assistance.

Cognizant will not sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work authorization, or lawful permanent residence (otherwise known as a “Green Card”) for this role.Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. Cognizant considers all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law.