| Overall Score | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Type | European IT Consulting / Services | US Enterprise IT Services |
| Employees | 55000 | 15000 |
| Founded | 2014 (merger of Sopra Group and Steria) | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Paris, France | Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Revenue | $5.8B | $2.0B |
| Salary Range | $40,000 - $120,000 | $55,000 - $140,000 |
| Specialties | Consulting, Managed Services, Cloud, Digital Transformation, Public Sector IT, Enterprise Applications | Managed Services, Government IT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Airline Solutions, Mainframe Services |
| Certifications | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partner, Oracle Partner, ISO 27001 | Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, ISO 27001, FedRAMP |
| Green Flags | 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) | Deep government and aviation solutions expertise β mission-critical systems
Strong IP portfolio in security (Stealth) and high-performance computing
Long-term government contracts provide stable revenue base
Resilient business model pivoting from hardware to services |
| Red Flags | 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 | Revenue decline for 8+ consecutive years β shrinking company
Massive pension liability burden constrains strategic investment
Below-market compensation across most roles and geographies
Legacy mainframe dependency limits innovation culture
Perpetual restructuring β headcount reduced from 40K to 15K over decade |
| Worker Pros | 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 | Deep government and aviation domain expertise
Stealth cybersecurity platform is genuinely innovative
Stable government contract base
Long-tenured employees create institutional knowledge |
| Worker Cons | 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 | Revenue decline for 8+ years β shrinking business
Massive pension liability drags on finances
Below-market compensation with limited growth
Legacy culture limits innovation and agility
Constant restructuring reduces morale |