Which IT jobs in Portugal are in demand?

The information and technology sector is the most in-demand sector in Portugal, with a 5.1% increase in foreign tech professionals in 2024. The software developer job role has demand expected to increase by 15% in upcoming years. The main skills include Python, JavaScript, Java, and frameworks like soft skills, React, and Node. Js. The other in-demand IT jobs include application programmers, skilled technicians, engineers, cybersecurity specialists, etc. Portugal has more than 57,000 job opportunities in various sectors. The country has an average salary range from €11,000 to €130,000. 

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Top 10 most in-demand IT jobs in Portugal

The table below consists of the lists of the IT job roles which is most in-demand in Portugal with their annual salary:

In-demand job roles	Annual average salary
Software Engineer	€40,000- €45,000
Data Scientist	€45,000 - €65,000
DevOps Engineer	€32,000 - €57,000
Cloud Architect	€50,000 - €62,000
Artificial Intelligence Engineer	€50,000 - €56,000
Cybersecurity Specialist	€50,000 - €53,000
Blockchain Developer	€50,000 - €65,000
Mobile App Developer	€32,000 - €45,000
Full Stack Developer	€20,000 - €22,000
UI/UX Designer	€35,000 - €60,000

 

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What are the types of work visas for foreign IT professionals in Portugal?

IT professionals who are willing to work in Portugal are required to apply for a visa. The following are the work visas you can apply for:

• Skilled worker visa: Candidates with valid job offers in sectors like information technology, the medical field, or STEM can apply for this visa. 
• Highly-skilled worker visa: Candidates with exceptional qualifications in their particular work field can apply for this visa. 
• Tech visa: You can apply for this visa if you are employed by a company or organization that is actively working in the field of technology and communication.
   

What are the required documents for applying for a Portugal Work visa?

The following are the documents required to apply for a Portugal work visa:

• An original and valid passport
• Proof of employment contract given by the employer or the company
• Passport-sized photographs
• Evidence of having health insurance
• Proof of consent to the SEF to ensure clean criminal records
• Evidence of having enough funds to sustain 
• Evidence of legal entry into the Portugal territory, like a visa if the candidate is in Portugal
• Proof of legal stay, such as a visa or residence permit (if applying from outside Portugal)
• Proof of accommodation documents in Portugal
• A certificate of clean criminal record 

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