Porto’s tech scene just got another name to watch. Markus Sontheimer announced on LinkedIn that Brenntag IT&D is building a new Technology Hub in Porto, Portugal. He calls it an important step in the evolution of Brenntag’s global technology capabilities.
Why Brenntag chose to build in-house
The company wants to insource key technology capabilities. In Sontheimer’s words, the move strengthens its technology muscle, adds agility and cuts costs. Bringing more of the work under one roof is a bit like moving from renting a workshop to owning one: more control, and a team that grows around your own needs.A tech hub in Porto with five focus areas
Hiring is already under way, and the new team will cover five domains:
- SAP and ERP platforms
- Salesforce and commercial platforms
- infrastructure and cloud engineering
- cybersecurity
- data, analytics and artificial intelligence
If you work in one of these fields, this is a clear signal. The list is broad enough to attract engineers, architects and analysts at different stages of their careers.
What it means for IT jobs in Porto
For anyone watching the local market, IT jobs in Porto have a new source of demand. A global company opening a dedicated hub shows how much weight Portuguese cities now carry in international tech plans. Candidates can compare this with other software development jobs in the region, and employers can see how technology companies are building teams here.
Sontheimer also thanked the Brenntag IT&D team for the work behind this milestone, and xelerate.tech and Klaus Straub for partnering on the project. He closes with a direct question: interested in joining?
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