People Manager Java

<p>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.</p><ul><li>Your primary focus is on individual coaching and development, helping each consultant grow, perform, and find their place within the organization.</li><li>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.</li><li>You build strong, trust-based relationships with your people and ensure they feel heard, supported, and challenged.</li><li>You encourage them to grow, provide direction for their career path, and foster a healthy, motivating work environment.</li><li>You focus on long-term development and sustainable growth, rather than short-term operational priorities.</li></ul><p><strong>What you will do</strong></p><ul><li>Guide employees in their professional growth by defining objectives together, following up on development plans, and providing regular feedback.</li><li>Act as a coach first: you listen, challenge, and support individuals in becoming the best version of themselves.</li><li>Evaluate performance based on project outcomes and present these evaluations in HR committees, where you also share insights on potential and career progression.</li><li>Ensure fair, qualitative, and continuous performance follow-up, with a strong focus on development rather than evaluation alone.</li><li>Support employees in defining and shaping their career path within Sopra Steria.</li><li>Help individuals discover their strengths, ambitions, and growth opportunities, and translate these into concrete development actions.</li><li>Create a culture of trust, psychological safety, and open communication.</li><li>Foster an environment where people feel safe to speak up, learn, and grow.</li><li>Act as a mentor and sparring partner for consultants, supporting them with professional challenges or personal development questions.</li><li>Be a trusted advisor in key moments: feedback, doubts, growth decisions, or challenges on projects.</li><li>Contribute to the Java community by stimulating knowledge sharing and connecting people.</li><li>Encourage collaboration and learning, without owning delivery or operational outcomes</li><li>Translate Sopra Steria’s strategic objectives into meaningful context for your people.</li><li>Help employees understand how they can grow within the broader organization and what opportunities lie ahead.</li></ul><p><strong>Impact of the role</strong></p><ul><li>As a People Manager Java, you are a catalyst for individual growth and engagement.</li><li>You make a direct impact on people’s careers, motivation, and sense of belonging.</li><li>You ensure that talent feels supported, can develop, and remains engaged with Sopra Steria.</li><li>Your success is reflected in strong relationships, personal growth, and long-term retention.</li><li>You create an environment where consultants can thrive and continuously improve.</li><li>You help build confident, autonomous professionals who contribute to the organization in their own way.</li></ul> <p>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.</p><p><strong>Your background and skills</strong></p><ul><li>Experience as a Senior Java Engineer, Java Consultant, or Technical Lead.</li><li>Experience with mentoring, coaching, or team guidance is a strong asset.</li><li>Clear, empathetic, and constructive communication skills.</li><li>Ability to motivate, guide, and challenge employees in a positive way.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Fluent in English; knowledge of French and/or Dutch is a plus.</li><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of modern Java ecosystems, such as:<ul><li>Java</li><li>Spring Core &amp; Spring Boot</li><li>Microservices</li><li>Cloud-native development</li><li>Angular or React</li><li>NoSQL</li><li>Single Page Applications</li><li>Reactive programming</li><li>DDD, TDD</li><li>DevOps, Agile, Scrum</li><li>Experience with mentoring, coaching, or team guidance is a strong asset.</li></ul></li><li>Clear, empathetic, and constructive communication skills.</li><li>Ability to motivate, guide, and challenge employees in a positive way.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Fluent in English; knowledge of French and/or Dutch is a plus.</li><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.</li></ul>