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With Thousands of Open Positions and a Shortage of Professionals, Portugal Bets on Brazil to Meet Its Demand in the Technology Sector.
The information technology (IT) sector in Portugal faces a major challenge: the shortage of qualified labor.
In light of this scenario, Portuguese companies have been seeking solutions in Brazil, where they find qualified professionals to meet the growing demand.
It is estimated that the gap in the Portuguese market could reach 20,000 positions in the coming years.
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According to a report by the newspaper O Globo, the immigration advisory company Ei! revealed that since 2017 it has assisted in the hiring of 1,897 Brazilian IT professionals for companies in Portugal.
This number represents 98% of the processes initiated in Portugal for the admission of Brazilian workers in different sectors.
The High Demand for Brazilians in the IT Sector
In the last eight years, Ei! has helped 2,200 Brazilians immigrate to Portugal, most of whom are technology professionals.
Gilda Pereira, the founder of the company and a law graduate, explained that IT companies seek to offer a complete package to the hired Brazilians.
This includes housing, educational support for children, and all the bureaucratic aspects of immigration.
The concern for correct documentation is essential, as an irregular visa can result in being barred from entering the country.
— Technology companies recruit and then hire us to organize immigration, housing, and education. They want the Brazilian to arrive and start working without concerns about bureaucracy — highlighted Gilda.
However, she believes that IT professionals will not be broadly benefited by the new fast track for worker immigration, which should expedite processes in just 20 days.
— This express route will be more focused on less skilled labor — said the expert.
Brazil Stands Out as a Talent Hub
Despite the increasing search for professionals from India, Pakistan, Morocco, and Tunisia, Gilda asserts that Brazil is still the main source of talent for the technology sector in Portugal.
— There is a lot of demand for Brazilians. Companies invest in these professionals, but often they end up leaving for other countries. The search for other nationalities is an attempt to diversify this bet — she explained.
Brazilians Lead Hiring in Portugal
Brazilian entrepreneur Marcel Araújo, founder of the IT consultancy Nivvos, has been in Portugal since 2017 and also contributes to the entry of Brazilians into the local market.
— IT positions in Portugal keep emerging. I have already brought between 500 and 600 Brazilians because there simply aren’t enough professionals in the country — stated Araújo.
However, he points out that one of the biggest challenges faced by newcomers is finding housing in cities like Lisbon and Porto.
— Many Brazilians, used to large urban centers, struggle to adapt to the interior of Portugal — he emphasized.
Is It Worth Working in IT in Portugal?
Even with difficulties such as housing, the cost of living still makes sense for many Brazilians.
IT salaries can reach €3,000 (R$18,500), an amount higher than what many earn in Brazil.
Although rent in Lisbon or Porto can average €1,000 (R$6,000), the quality of life, safety, and social benefits are attractive factors.
— The difference is not just in salary. Safety, the quality of education, and public services make the move worthwhile — concluded the entrepreneur.
The trend is that the hiring of Brazilians in the IT sector will continue to grow, especially after the pandemic, a period when many companies adopted the remote model to recruit talents from other countries.
And you, have you considered working in technology in Portugal? What do you think of the growing demand for Brazilians in the European IT sector?
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