| Overall Score | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Type | UK/European IT Services | European IT Consulting / Services |
| Employees | 21000 | 55000 |
| Founded | 1981 | 2014 (merger of Sopra Group and Steria) |
| Headquarters | Hatfield, United Kingdom | Paris, France |
| Revenue | $7.5B | $5.8B |
| Salary Range | $40,000 - $130,000 | $40,000 - $120,000 |
| Specialties | Managed Services, Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Hardware & Licensing | Consulting, Managed Services, Cloud, Digital Transformation, Public Sector IT, Enterprise Applications |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, Cisco Partner, VMware Partner, ISO 27001 | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partner, Oracle Partner, ISO 27001 |
| Green Flags | Strong financial performance β consistent revenue and profit growth
FTSE 250 listed provides transparency and governance
Good client retention rates driven by quality service delivery
Acquisition strategy (Pinnacle, Crayon) demonstrates disciplined growth
Strong UK and European market position with manufacturing/industrial depth | 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 | Limited brand recognition outside Europe and UK
Below-market compensation compared to US consulting firms
Thin margins in hardware and licensing resell business
Integration risk from ongoing acquisition strategy
Managed services margin pressure from hyperscaler competition | 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 | FTSE 250 transparency and financial stability
Strong UK and European market position
Good work-life balance compared to US consulting peers
Consistent growth β stable employment
Good client retention and long-term relationships | 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 | Limited brand presence outside UK/Europe
Below-market compensation for senior technical roles
Hardware/Licensing resell has thin margins
Acquisition integration can be bumpy
Managed services margins under hyperscaler pressure | 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 |