Relockit
your
growth

Relocate Teams
Lock Talent
Redefine Nearshore.

Building high-performing tech teams across Portugal’s untapped regions.

A new kind of nearshore partner

We don’t just provide talent. We Relockit teams.

Relockit strategically relocates top tech talent into Portugal’s emerging regions, creating decentralized nearshore teams that combine engineering excellence, cultural alignment, and transparent costs.

Our mission is clear: we Relockit IT teams into strategic hubs across Portugal, from Lisbon and Porto to the Azores, Évora, and Castelo Branco.

We drive real impact in regions often overlooked by traditional players by decentralizing technology, empowering innovation, and reducing costs.

Why Portugal

Portugal it’s one of Europe’s
fastest-growing tech ecosystems.

A stable EU country with world-class engineers, strong English skills, and a business culture that perfectly aligns with European companies and the US.

Our Vision:

We are committed to driving innovation, empowering regions, and demonstrating that growth can be both profitable and purposeful.

Our Mission:

Relockit how global teams grow by locking talent, unlocking business growth and driving  agility, cost efficiency and lasting regional impact.

About Us

With a clear vision and a disruptive model, Relockit is reshaping the future of nearshore in Portugal and Europe.
Relockit how tech talent thrives by decentralizing opportunity, empowering innovation and building sustainable tech ecosystems across Portugal.

Our Values

  • Transparency: open processes, clear pricing
  • Integrity: people-first, always accountable
  • Innovation: redefining nearshore with smart hubs
  • Empowerment: uplifting clients and talent alike
  • Collaboration: partnerships over placements

The name 'Relockit'

More than a name, a verb that moves teams forward.
Relockit (/rɪˈlɒk.ɪt/)
was born from three ideas:

Relocat(e)
Connecting
talent and opportunities.

Lock/Unlock
Securing growth and releasing potential.

It
Because we
make things happen.

Our Approach

Relockit your teams.
Lock talent.
Unlock your growth

We Relockit your team, creating high-impact, purpose-driven squads that blend effortlessly into your culture, match your pace, and fuel your growth.
Because when we Relockit talent, we don’t just build teams, we unlock potential and ignite progress.

Decentralized Nearshore Teams: Build embedded squads in Portugal’s high-potential regions.

Talent Relocation & Hub Creation: Connect with skilled engineers and establish long-term regional hubs.

Strategic Time Zone Advantage: Perfect overlap with the Europe and US East Coast for real-time collaboration.

From zero to full-stack hub: Relockit your growth.

Talent alone isn’t enough.
We build teams that deliver.
Ready to Relockit yours?

Decentralized Nearshore

High Customization

Human Centered​

ESG Driven​

We’re not just assembling teams, we’re redefining what nearshore collaboration means.

We help companies grow, nurture talent, and spark innovation.

As a unified team, we’re committed to making nearshore operations transparent, people-first, and future-ready.

We don’t follow the traditional playbook,
we’re writing a new one!

Why Portugal

  • One of Europe’s fastest-growing tech ecosystems.
  • Stable, reliable, and innovation-driven.
  • Top-tier engineers with strong English skills.
  • Business culture aligned with Europe and connected to the US.
  • 90,000+ IT professionals from leading universities.
  • Same time zone as London, just one hour from Berlin or Amsterdam.
  • From the Azores, up to four hours of US overlap for real-time collaboration.

Cost efficiency
without compromise:

30–50% lower salaries vs. Berlin, Amsterdam, or London, with the same technical excellence*

*Based on market and cost-of-living data. Actual variations apply by role and experience.

Untapped
Regional
Talent:

Universities and innovation programs are fueling growth in Évora, Castelo Branco, and the Azores.

Stability &
Infrastructure:

EU compliance, connectivity, and government incentives for decentralization

Our talent:

Talent Pool Overview
Over 90,000 IT professionals trained by top universities. Technical excellence, strong English, and global mindset.

Cost Advantage
Achieve 30–50% cost savings compared to Northern Europe*, without compromising on quality, innovation, or talent engagement.

Regional Power
Discover untapped regions where top tech talent is found: Évora, Castelo Branco, the Azores, Fundão, Madeira.

Legal & Infrastructure
Portugal is a top nearshore location, with EU compliance, modern connectivity, and government incentives.

Why companies choose to Relockit in Portugal

  • Recruiting top-tier tech professionals in Europe and the US is becoming increasingly competitive and costly.
  • In Germany, the average software engineer salary now exceeds €70,000 per year.
  • In Lisbon, engineers cost 30–40% less while maintaining high technical expertise.
  • In rural Portugal, salaries are 20–25% lower, providing access to high-quality, English-speaking professionals with strong cultural alignment.

*Cost estimates are based on industry reports and cost-of-living data.
Savings vary by role and experience.

Frequently
asked questions

Relockit is the smarter way to relocate and rebuild tech teams. We connect companies with top engineers in Portugal’s emerging regions. Decentralisation, efficiency and impact are the keys to unlocking growth.

We do not engage in generic outsourcing. The Relockit team is fully integrated, culturally aligned and transparently managed. Your team is an extension of yours, not an external vendor.

Portugal offers world-class engineers, strong English skills, and perfect time-zone alignment with both the US and Europe. Beyond Lisbon and Porto, regional hubs like Évora, Castelo Branco, and the Azores are the place to go for top talent at a 30–50% lower cost.

We partner with global tech-driven companies that value agility, transparency, and long-term growth. These range from startups scaling fast to established firms expanding their engineering capacity.

Tell us what you need,
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