Software Developer – Sopra Steria

I joined Sopra Steria in Valencia, Spain, in October 2019 to complete my end-of-studies internship. After successfully validating my internship, I continued working for a few more months as a junior software developer before moving on in May 2020.

The work focused on developing and maintaining applications for the banking sector, using a proprietary programming language close to COBOL/Java. My tasks included implementing new features, debugging existing code, and providing support (SAV) for critical banking systems.

Unlike my later experiences, this role was carried out in a traditional development environment without Agile methodologies, which gave me insight into the workflows of large, established companies in the financial industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Developed and maintained internal applications for banking clients.
• Worked with a proprietary COBOL/Java-like language specific to Sopra Steria’s banking solutions.
• Delivered bug fixes, updates, and handled support requests (SAV).
• Transitioned from internship to junior developer role after graduation.

Technologies & Tools

• Proprietary banking development language (COBOL/Java-like).
• Legacy banking systems and support tools.
• Traditional (non-Agile) development processes.

💡 This experience marked the beginning of my professional career: it allowed me to validate my final year of studies, gain hands-on exposure to enterprise-scale banking software, and make the transition from internship to developer role.