Find Skilled Developers Faster with Talmatic

Talmatic helps you streamline recruitment by hiring remote software development teams, outsourcing tech tasks, or sourcing top talent in Portugal. With our local Portuguese recruiters, your hiring campaign gains valuable regional expertise.

Whether you need to outsource software development or strengthen your in-house team, we’ll connect you with skilled IT professionals who match your project’s needs.

Team Augmentation in Portugal

Our Team Augmentation service connects you with skilled professionals who become a natural extension of your team. Carefully selected to fit your technical needs, they adapt to your workflows, embrace your company culture, and work toward your strategic goals—just like in-house employees.

What is Talmatic?

1st

Concierge Hiring Service

5K+

Portuguese Developers in Network

20+ years

Combined Recruitment Experience

$35–60/hr

Average Rates – competitive for EU & US

4-week

Risk-free Trial Period

1000+

Successful Placements

Client Testimonials

Ryan Powell

Software Technical Manager | ATS Heritage

Thanks to the Talmatic team’s efforts, the crash rate improved from 20 per day to 2 per week. They were easy to talk to and are always available for the client. Weekly catch-ups were initiated for reporting and progress tracking

Jim Fitzgerald

CEO | Taradel

After the website migration to Angular, the client’s sales increased. Throughout the engagement, Talmatic communicated effectively with the client and was responsive to their feedback and concerns.

Tom Davenport

Managing Director | Alvius

Thanks to Talmatic’s help, we were able to complete the project on time with the functionality expected. The team was collaborative and had an effective workflow with the client. Moreover, their professionalism and accommodating approach stood out.

Ryan Powell

Software Technical Manager | ATS Heritage
5.0

Thanks to the Talmatic team’s efforts, the crash rate improved from 20 per day to 2 per week. They were easy to talk to and are always available for the client. Weekly catch-ups were initiated for reporting and progress tracking

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Jim Fitzgerald

CEO | Taradel
5.0

After the website migration to Angular, the client’s sales increased. Throughout the engagement, Talmatic communicated effectively with the client and was responsive to their feedback and concerns.

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Tom Davenport

Managing Director | Alvius
5.0

Thanks to Talmatic’s help, we were able to complete the project on time with the functionality expected. The team was collaborative and had an effective workflow with the client. Moreover, their professionalism and accommodating approach stood out.

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Dedicated Software Development Team Projects by Talmatic

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Salesforce Developer for Wazo

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CanadaSAAS

How Talmatic Helped Novisto Elevate The Development Team

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Hire Developers in Portugal — Fast & Risk-Free

Get matched with pre-vetted Portuguese software engineers in days. Start with a 4-week risk-free trial and scale your team with confidence.

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Hire Developers in Portugal with Talmatic and Succeed

It might be a tricky task to build a software development team in another country. To make this path easier, Talmatic acts as a technical partner for a business. You may look for web, mobile development, custom blockchain solutions, or any other tech task to complete — we are ready to meet your needs.

Developers with a Proven Expertise

We know that you are looking to hire top-notch engineers for your project. That’s why the recruitment department of Talmatic pre-screens the candidates who are about to start working on our client projects. It shortens the time needed for matching the candidate.

Our developers have proven expertise across various technologies and industries, ensuring they can tackle complex challenges from day one. You can trust that every engineer we provide is ready to deliver high-quality results quickly.

Flawless In-Team Communication and Support

It is natural to wish for more control over the development process when you hire software developers in Portugal or other remote locations. To make you feel confident and secure about the cooperation, we build transparent communication throughout the process.

Our impact is not limited to the hiring process. To ensure your solution’s success, we prioritise employee retention throughout the development process. After the product is released, we support you in monitoring the performance and improving the solution where needed.

Scalability According to the Needs

How to hire offshore software developers in Portugal, if you are not sure about the required team size? We start with the analysis of the optimal team composition. If the needs change, it is easy to scale the crew up or down.

This flexibility allows your project to adapt quickly to shifting priorities without delays. You only pay for the resources you actually need, making growth both efficient and cost-effective.

Top Locations To Hire Software Developers In Portugal

Many of our clients are based in the US and across Europe, where hiring local engineers can be slow and expensive. Portugal offers a strong nearshore alternative, combining solid technical skills, EU-based collaboration, and competitive rates compared to Western Europe.

Portugal has a growing and increasingly mature IT ecosystem, supported by strong universities, international tech hubs, and years of experience working with global companies. The most popular cities for hiring software developers in Portugal include:

Portugal — Developer Rates

Portugal is an attractive nearshore destination for companies seeking EU-based engineers with good technical quality and stable collaboration. While rates are higher than in Eastern Europe, they remain competitive compared to Western Europe and offer strong value for long-term projects.

€30-40Junior Dev € / hr
€45-55Mid Dev € / hr
€65-75Senior Dev € / hr

Our Process

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How We Are Going to Match a Perfect Software Engineer for You

If you are determined to hire developers in Portugal, we have a well-defined process that will lead you through the project. On each stage, you get a clear understanding of the progress and deliverables according to the plan.

Step 1. Requirements Setting

Whether you need to hire offshore Magento developers for an e-store or Android app engineers, we start by defining the requirements. To set them, we ask you to share the details about the project’s needs and goals.

Step 2. Pre-Vetted Candidates Screening

We validate the candidates from our internal base based on their skills, experience, salary expectations, and other important criteria. We form a list of prospective matches for you to interview before hiring.

Step 3. Interviews Round

We organise interviews with the chosen candidates according to your internal process. Your Project Owner or Tech Lead is present at the meetings to get acquainted with the engineers and make an informed decision.

Step 4. Hiring Decision and Onboarding

You make the final decision, and we assist you with the onboarding process. It ensures fast knowledge transfer and integration of a new remote workforce into the existing team.

Why Choose IT Outsourcing to Portugal?

Portugal has become one of Europe’s most attractive outsourcing destinations thanks to its growing tech ecosystem, supportive business environment, and skilled workforce. Among the key advantages is the availability of highly qualified engineers ready to meet diverse project needs. Tech giants are coming to this country to fund innovations in deep tech, AI, e-commerce and other evolving sectors. Public, governmental, and private agencies provide capital and assist foreign investors in setting up new businesses. Companies that come to hire software developers in Portugal benefit from a fertile soil offered by the country. Developers from Portugal are raised in an ecosystem that is open to innovations. It has produced successful “unicorns” in different areas: Farfetch, OutSystems, Talkdesk, Feedzai and more. Accelerators and incubators support new businesses with resources and mentorship.

95K
Fine Tech Talent Choice
Portugal possesses a vast pool of software engineers of about 95,000 specialists. You can access them if you need to hire remote Unity developers for game building, native iOS engineers for mobile app creation or any other narrow-field programmers.
16K
Brilliant Tech Education
The IT industry is backed by the strong universities, producing more than 16,000 ICT graduates every year. For those who hire developers in Portugal, popular bootcamps like Ironhack and Wild Code School train practice-focused engineers.
10-25%
Support From the Government
Businesses that aim at tech outsourcing to this country can get taxes reduced by 10-25%, non-refundable grants, vouchers for software development and digital talent hiring. Early-stage products also get vouchers, grants, startup visas and incentive programs.
3-4 hours
Time Zone Suitable for Remote Collaboration
A development team in Portugal operates on Western European Time and has a switch to summer time from March to October. It creates almost a full-day overlap with most European countries. It also gives 3-4 hours of shared working time with the US.

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It doesn’t matter what your project requires- we’ve got you covered in any of the most popular technologies today.

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Alexander

Senior/Lead Ruby Developer | 10+ years of experience

Experienced Software Engineer with 10+ years in Ruby development and good communication and leadership skills. Has 15 years of working experience in software development including project management and leading a development team.Great problem-solving skills and thinking outside of the box.Deep understanding of software development principles, OOP.Advanced knowledge and extensive project experience with Ruby, Ruby On Rails, PHP, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, postgresql, HTML, RSpec, Git.

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Dmytro N.

Developer/Team Lead/Project manager | 14 years of experience

Developer/Team Lead/Project manager. Drupal Experience over 14+ years. Have real passion for Drupal because everyone can provide good solutions to people and contribute to community.

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Evgeniy B.

Senior Software Engineer | 5 years of experience with Python and Django

Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience in IT industry, 5+ years of experience with Python and Django. To make a project with a high level of quality I focus on the result, not the process. With this approach and my understanding of the time value, I decompose complex, long tasks into short sprints with a tangible result.

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Share your requirements and tech stack. We’ll source, vet, and onboard Portuguese developers who fit your product and delivery process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Quickly Can I Hire a Developer in Portugal?

It will take you about 2-4 weeks if you enlist the support of a staffing partner who is an expert in the local labour market.

Can I Hire Developers in Portugal for Short-Term and Long-Term Projects?

Yes, you can find an executor for a few months to develop a feature, and for years of collaboration to build a project from scratch.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire Remote Software Developers in Portugal?

Portuguese developers charge between $40 and $60 per hour, but you can estimate the total only after you know the final scope of work.

What Are Some Tips for Hiring a Software Developer in Portugal Fast and Easy?

To staff the position fast and easily, use vendors with a local talent base, be clear about the job specs, and be flexible in remote collaboration.

What Are the Hidden Costs of Hiring Dedicated Teams in Portugal?

The recruitment agencies can have extra fees, you might need to pay for software licenses, employees may have paid holidays, and currency fluctuations may increase the total sum.

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