| Overall Score | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| Type | Global Integrator | European IT Consulting / Services |
| Employees | 1500-2000 | 55000 |
| Founded | 1967 | 2014 (merger of Sopra Group and Steria) |
| Headquarters | Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: Paris, France) | Paris, France |
| Revenue | Private | $5.8B |
| Salary Range | $95,000 - $180,000 | $40,000 - $120,000 |
| Specialties | Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics, Enterprise Applications, Consulting | Consulting, Managed Services, Cloud, Digital Transformation, Public Sector IT, Enterprise Applications |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Salesforce Partner, SAP Partner | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partner, Oracle Partner, ISO 27001 |
| Green Flags | Large global scale Γ’β¬β can handle enterprise projects
Some genuinely talented people in specific teams
Good vendor partnerships and certification support | Strong French and European market presence with deep public sector expertise
Successful digital and cloud transformation journey from legacy IT services
Good work-life balance culture by consulting industry standards
Employee share ownership program creates engagement
Strong design and UX consulting capabilities (via Sopra Steria Digital) |
| Red Flags | 66% offshore workforce Γ’β¬β highest of any major Australian MSP
Annual restructuring cycles Γ’β¬β predictably unpredictable
Acquired 4 companies in 5 years, erased all brands
Below-market salaries (A$113K average vs A$128-138K market)
Razer data breach: US$6.5M in damages awarded
BOQ and ME Bank offshoring scandals documented
Glassdoor reviews describe 'toxic' culture in some teams | Heavy French market concentration β 60%+ revenue from France alone
Below-market compensation for top-tier consulting talent
French language essential for career progression β limits non-French talent
Public sector dependency creates political and budget cycle risks
Integration challenges from multiple acquired entities |
| Worker Pros | Exposure to large, complex projects
Global brand opens doors
Some teams have excellent managers | Strong European market position and brand
Good work-life balance by consulting standards
Employee share ownership creates alignment
Public sector expertise provides stability
Digital and cloud transformation capabilities are genuine |
| Worker Cons | 66% offshore means onshore roles are increasingly 'bridge' positions
Annual restructuring creates constant uncertainty
Below-market salaries with opaque promotion processes
Four acquired companies erased Γ’β¬β expect yours next
Executive bonuses while staff are made redundant | France-heavy revenue creates geographic concentration risk
Below-market compensation for top-tier consulting talent
French language requirement limits international talent
Public sector dependency creates budget risk cycles |