Technical Lead

Sopra Steria is Europe’s leading digital solutions provider, employing over 56,000

employees in 30 countries. We provide tailored, end-to-end corporate technology

and software solutions. We leverage our digital tools and market expertise to help

our clients make bold choices and deliver results. Our commitment to innovation,

collaboration and value in business development is why we’re the preferred

technology partner of Europe’s most successful companies. The world is how we

shape it, so let’s shape it together.

Overview

Job Description

As part of our growing activities within public administration, Sopra Steria is looking for an experienced and visionary Technical Lead with a strong ownership mindset.

In this strategic role, you will drive the evolution, structuring, and delivery of internal platforms used across the organization, while leading a team of experts toward excellence.

If you are passionate about innovation, eager to explore emerging technologies, recognized for your leadership capabilities, and thrive in dynamic environments, we invite you to help shape the future of our digital platforms.

Your Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
• Evaluate, select, and introduce emerging technologies to enhance internal services.
• Lead proof‑of‑concept (PoC) initiatives on innovative solutions.
• Define and promote technical standards, best practices, and guidelines for the Platform & Tooling team.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and delivery of platforms, tools, and services used by internal teams.
• Team Leadership
• Manage, guide, and inspire a diverse team of subject‑matter experts.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and learning‑driven team culture.
• Drive team performance through clear objectives, constructive feedback, and professional development.
• Prioritize workloads and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize features, enhancements, and optimizations based on business and strategic needs.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, architects, and Service Owners to ensure seamless service integration and delivery.
• Build strong relationships with internal customers and collect feedback for continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement
• Promote automation and self‑service capabilities to enhance internal teams’ productivity.
• Advocate and implement SRE and GitOps practices across platform teams.
  
  

Qualifications

Your Profile

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience as a Technical Lead, ideally focused on internal platforms and tooling.
  
  

Skills

• Strong understanding of modern technologies and their role in large‑scale public administration environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing and motivating technical teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Container orchestration (Kubernetes) and container technologies.
• On‑premises and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Infrastructure as Code & automation (Terraform, Ansible).
• GitOps practices and CI/CD platforms (GitLab, ArgoCD, Cycloid).
• API design and integration.
• SRE principles and practices.
• Virtualization (VMware, Nutanix, or equivalent).
• Infrastructure services (network, storage, compute, databases).
• Observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace).
• Security best practices and compliance standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of another European language is an asset.
  
  

Additional Information

As a member of one of Europe’s largest digital solutions providers, you’ll benefit from extensive career development opportunities, both local and international. At the Sopra Steria Academy, you’ll be part of a dynamic network of 56,000 professionals at all stages of their careers. With a wide array of offices to explore, you can find your ideal location and take the next step in your career.

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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.