| Overall Score | 2.5 | 3.7 |
| Type | Global Systems Integrator | European IT Consulting / Services |
| Employees | 3000-5000 | 55000 |
| Founded | 2017 | 2014 (merger of Sopra Group and Steria) |
| Headquarters | Sydney, NSW (Global HQ: Tysons, VA) | Paris, France |
| Revenue | Private | $5.8B |
| Salary Range | $80,000 - $150,000 | $40,000 - $120,000 |
| Specialties | Managed Infrastructure, Legacy Migrations, Cloud, Enterprise Applications | Consulting, Managed Services, Cloud, Digital Transformation, Public Sector IT, Enterprise Applications |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partner, Oracle Partner | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partner, Oracle Partner, ISO 27001 |
| Green Flags | Exposure to critical government IT infrastructure
Large-scale project experience
Some teams have excellent technical 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 | Perpetual restructuring Γ’β¬β every 18-24 months since 2017 merger
High offshore ratio (~50%) with more offshoring planned
Below-market salaries (A$90-100K average)
Government contracts locked into long-term agreements with thin margins
Dead-end technical career paths
Merger of two struggling companies (CSC + HP ES) Γ’β¬β problems compounded | 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 | Government projects provide stability and scale
Some teams have genuine technical depth
Global exposure through large contracts | 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 | Constant restructuring creates anxiety and uncertainty
Below-market salaries with limited growth
Offshoring pressure on all government contracts
Merger integration still ongoing Γ’β¬β cultural clashes
Technical career paths are dead ends | 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 |