Consultant IT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture
About the job
- You have successfully completed a degree in computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, engineering (MINT), or an equivalent qualification.
- You are interested in IT strategies and their practical implementation and ideally have initial experience in strategic IT projects or contributed to developing target architectures.
- You have analytical thinking and strong communication skills, particularly when presenting complex matters in an audience-appropriate manner.
- You have initial practical experience working with applications and technology stacks in an enterprise environment.
- You have foundational knowledge of enterprise architecture management.
- You have very good German language skills at C1 level or higher and good English language skills.
- You analyze business, organizational, and technical requirements in customer and multi-customer projects in the public sector and derive prioritized areas for action.
- You develop robust IT strategies and target visions that serve as a basis for decisions by management and specialist departments.
- Using established enterprise architecture management methods, you work on questions concerning the respective architecture levels and design consistent target architectures.
- You identify and assess new technologies and digital products and, where necessary, integrate them systematically into existing IT strategies and architectures.
- You actively involve relevant stakeholders in the architecture and decision-making process and guide them through complex issues in an audience-appropriate manner.
- You present complex matters clearly, systematically, and convincingly, with a focus on decision-making, governance, and feasibility.
- You work across Germany in company offices, at customer sites, and from home according to customer and project requirements.
- Initial experience in strategic IT projects or participation in developing target visions.
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture management and a basic understanding of common enterprise architecture management tools such as AdoIT, HOPEX, and LeanIX, and/or certifications such as iSAQB or TOGAF.
About the company
Sopra Steria provides consulting, digital services and solutions to help large organizations transform their business through technology. Its offerings cover strategy, systems integration, cloud, cyber security, software development, and managed services, designed to be delivered end to end—from assessing needs and designing a plan to implementing and operating IT systems. The company combines deep knowledge of many industries with a collaborative approach to tailor projects to each client and to deliver measurable, sustainable improvements in performance. Differentiators include its European scale (about 51,000 employees across roughly 30 countries), broad scope—from strategy to operation—and emphasis on practical outcomes that help clients stay competitive. The group’s goal is to put digital to work for its clients in a way that creates a positive, more productive future for all stakeholders.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1968
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 revenue reached €2.959 billion, with underlying organic growth accelerating to 5.3% in Q2.
- Operating margin on business activity rose to 9.6% in H1 2026, supporting 2026 guidance.
- Starion, Nexova, Uavia, and Digital Product Simulation expand space, cybersecurity, drones, and PLM capabilities.
What critics are saying
- Sopra Steria’s February 2026 UK lawsuit against DWP keeps Capita procurement disputes hanging until 2028.
- The SFT program’s 2026 conclusion removes roughly two growth points, pressuring reported organic growth.
- Heavy exposure to public-sector and defense contracts concentrates revenue risk if procurement shifts or budgets tighten.
What makes Sopra Steria unique
- Sopra Steria pairs sovereign AI, edge computing, and Red Hat across Europe, September 2026.
- Its defence, security, and space vertical delivered 13% of 2025 revenue and deepens strategic autonomy.
- CIMPA’s Digital Product Simulation acquisition adds PLM simulation depth for Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE industrial clients.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
PTO/vacation
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexibility in schedule
Company News
Sopra Steria and Dynatrace have launched a dedicated observability and AIOps practice to help large European organisations manage complex IT systems. The practice begins in France and Norway, targeting banking, insurance, telecommunications, retail and public sectors. The initiative addresses regulatory requirements including DORA, which mandates that financial entities detect and report ICT incidents within strict deadlines, and NIS2, which sets similar expectations for critical entities in energy, transport, health and public administration. The practice replaces disconnected monitoring tools with a single real-time view of application and infrastructure health. Dynatrace Intelligence identifies and explains anomaly root causes, enabling faster correction. Sopra Steria provides certified teams, structured delivery methods and integration with existing client environments. The service is designed to reduce downtime, optimise infrastructure costs and accelerate innovation, particularly within managed services contracts.
Sopra Steria has completed its acquisition of Digital Product Simulation through its CIMPA subsidiary, expanding the European technology group's product lifecycle management and digital engineering capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed. Digital Product Simulation provides simulation and PLM solutions to industrial customers, supporting companies in digitally designing, testing and managing complex products throughout their lifecycles. The business generated approximately €12 million in revenue under IFRS during 2025 and employs over 115 engineers specialising in digital simulation and PLM systems. The acquisition strengthens Sopra Steria's ability to offer end-to-end PLM services and expands its capabilities involving Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The acquired team will join CIMPA, Sopra Steria's PLM-focused subsidiary. Sopra Steria expects the acquisition to enhance support for industrial companies in aviation, defence and nuclear energy sectors.
Sopra Steria has completed a €40 million share buyback programme announced in May 2026. Between 27 May and 29 July 2026, the European tech company purchased 271,471 shares at an average price of €147.35 per share. The buyback represents 1.4% of shares outstanding. The repurchased shares are intended to be retired. Sopra GMT, the group's management holding company, will ensure it does not exceed 30% of voting rights following the retirement by converting shares to bearer shares. Sopra Steria employs 51,000 people across nearly 30 countries and generated revenues of €5.6 billion in 2025. The company provides consulting, digital services and solutions to clients across Europe.
Sopra Steria reported revenue of €2,958.9 million for the first half of 2026, up 4.1% in total. Organic growth reached 3.0%, with underlying organic growth at 4.9%. The company's operating margin on business activity improved to 9.6%, compared to 9.2% in the first half of 2025. Net profit attributable to the group rose 3.0% to €146.3 million. Underlying organic growth accelerated in Q2 to 5.3%, up from 4.4% in Q1. Free cash flow stood at -€143.6 million, a slight improvement from -€145.9 million in the same period last year. Based on these results and second-half outlook, Sopra Steria revised its full-year organic revenue growth target upward whilst confirming other targets.
Sopra Steria has appointed Laura Chaubard to lead its Defence, Security and Space vertical, effective 1 September 2026. A graduate of École Polytechnique and former director general of the institution, Chaubard will join the group's executive committee. The vertical accounted for 13% of Sopra Steria's revenue in 2025 and serves armed forces, governments and critical infrastructure. The appointment comes as Europe increases defence and security spending whilst seeking strategic autonomy from non-European players. In May 2026, Sopra Steria acquired Starion and Nexova, strengthening its capabilities in space and cybersecurity. The company's subsidiary CS Group is a recognised integrator of critical defence and security systems.