People Manager Java

A People Manager within our Java community is a key figure who develops talent, guides employees, and strengthens the connection between people and the broader Sopra Steria strategy. You combine technical affinity with Java development and a strong passion for coaching, growth, and people development.

• Your primary focus is on individual coaching and development, helping each consultant grow, perform, and find their place within the organization.
• You act as the primary point of contact for a group of consultants (around 10 to 15), follow up on their development, and support them throughout their journey at Sopra Steria.
• You build strong, trust-based relationships with your people and ensure they feel heard, supported, and challenged.
• You encourage them to grow, provide direction for their career path, and foster a healthy, motivating work environment.
• You focus on long-term development and sustainable growth, rather than short-term operational priorities.

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.