What you will do
Guide employees in their professional growth by defining objectives together, following up on development plans, and providing regular feedback.
Act as a coach first: you listen, challenge, and support individuals in becoming the best version of themselves.
Evaluate performance based on project outcomes and present these evaluations in HR committees, where you also share insights on potential and career progression.
Ensure fair, qualitative, and continuous performance follow-up, with a strong focus on development rather than evaluation alone.
Support employees in defining and shaping their career path within Sopra Steria.
Help individuals discover their strengths, ambitions, and growth opportunities, and translate these into concrete development actions.
Create a culture of trust, psychological safety, and open communication.
Foster an environment where people feel safe to speak up, learn, and grow.
Act as a mentor and sparring partner for consultants, supporting them with professional challenges or personal development questions.
Be a trusted advisor in key moments: feedback, doubts, growth decisions, or challenges on projects.
Contribute to the Java community by stimulating knowledge sharing and connecting people.
Encourage collaboration and learning, without owning delivery or operational outcomes
Translate Sopra Steria’s strategic objectives into meaningful context for your people.
Help employees understand how they can grow within the broader organization and what opportunities lie ahead.
Impact of the role
As a People Manager Java, you are a catalyst for individual growth and engagement.
You make a direct impact on people’s careers, motivation, and sense of belonging.
You ensure that talent feels supported, can develop, and remains engaged with Sopra Steria.
Your success is reflected in strong relationships, personal growth, and long-term retention.
You create an environment where consultants can thrive and continuously improve.
You help build confident, autonomous professionals who contribute to the organization in their own way.
We are looking for colleagues who are passionate about both technology and people. You have a strong background in Java development and understand the challenges and evolution of modern software engineering. If you gain energy from coaching, team development, and guiding talent, this role is a perfect fit.
Your background and skills
Experience as a Senior Java Engineer, Java Consultant, or Technical Lead.
Experience with mentoring, coaching, or team guidance is a strong asset.
Clear, empathetic, and constructive communication skills.
Ability to motivate, guide, and challenge employees in a positive way.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Fluent in English; knowledge of French and/or Dutch is a plus.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of modern Java ecosystems, such as
Java
Spring Core & Spring Boot
Microservices
Cloud-native development
Angular or React
NoSQL
Single Page Applications
Reactive programming
DDD, TDD
DevOps, Agile, Scrum
Experience with mentoring, coaching, or team guidance is a strong asset.
Clear, empathetic, and constructive communication skills.
Ability to motivate, guide, and challenge employees in a positive way.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Fluent in English; knowledge of French and/or Dutch is a plus.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Our employees are known for making bold choices and delivering results. Work among high-level professionals at the forefront of corporate software solutions and innovation at Europe’s Leading Digital Service Provider. We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes:
A variety of perks, such as mobility options (including a company car), insurance coverage, meal vouchers, eco-cheques, and more.
Continuous learning opportunities through the Sopra Steria Academy to support your career development.
The opportunity to connect with fellow Sopra Steria colleagues at various team events.
People are the cornerstone of our success. That’s why we aspire to be bolder together. Our goal is to build high-functioning teams and healthy team environments that inspire and help each other to deliver excellence for each of our customers. Excited about this job opportunity? Ready to shape the world with us? Great! We are looking forward to your application!
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Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.
