EMPLOYEE TESTIMONIALS

“SAFIRA is one of the best companies to work, because we think so and that's half way done. Of course the other half comes with the mutual help and share of knowledge between co-workers, the need to do things the right way and the organization of the company - not only in projects but in all aspects from the small things to the big events.”

Margarida Fernandes, Software Developer

“SAFIRA is one of the best companies to work because of its team spirit!”

António Costa, Software Developer

“SAFIRA is a company with a great reputation in the market willing to give an opportunity to those who want to grow.”

Paulo Gonçalves, Systems Operator

“SAFIRA gave me the chance to take part in an international project and meet and talk with a lot of people from other countries.”

Nuno Reis, Software Developer

“SAFIRA is one of the best companies to work because it’s small enough to get the correct recognition of your work… And it’s big enough to challenge you every day with new exciting projects, brand new technologies, top brands clients in Portugal and growing international projects.”

Daniel Ribeiro, Senior Software Engineer

“We have good support and help from colleagues, when needed, and good working environment.”

Luís Sousa Correia, System Operator

“I joined SAFIRA in 2008. After just one year, I felt refreshed and that what I do has meaning. And there is recognition for it. So, despite your career status, here you’ll feel you’re evolving… and you’ll have the corresponding recognition.”

Manuel Martins, Associate Manager

“SAFIRA is a great company with a good environment, good opportunities and challenging projects, that cares about employees’ evolution and satisfaction.”

Alexandre Ferreira, Software Engineer

“SAFIRA is one of the best companies to work because treats their consultants as fully privileged employees.”

Slawomir Brys, Senior Software Engineer

“SAFIRA has a good working environment and up to now has recognized my working efforts.”

Dália Pedro, Software Engineer

“My time in SAFIRA has been great, I have grown (both professional and personally) a lot here and the best thing is that I think that I haven’t finish growing yet.”

Jorge Tendeiro, Software Engineer

“SAFIRA has great people, very good work conditions and is steadily growing.”

Tânia Sousa, Project Assistant

“I’m new here and I know that in the beginning everything smells like roses… but I have a feeling that I will enjoy working here for a long time. I would say that SAFIRA is a Portuguese company (really) using the best international management practices.”

Gonçalo Rijo, Associate Manager

“There are nice people working here and lots of potential! It's great to be part of a company that is growing on the polish market.”

Agnieszka Telega, Assistant at Polish Office

“I’m really glad I took this job! SAFIRA has many interesting projects and fortunately I’m on one!”

Sérgio Caliça, System Engineer

“Why SAFIRA is one of the best companies to work? In all possible meanings of the next phrase: I literally wouldn't work anywhere else!”

Luís Filipe Toscano, Software Developer

“SAFIRA offers great opportunities for self improvement and to work with the highest level specialists, on large and interesting projects in the newest technologies.”

Łukasz Jankowski, Software Developer

“Here you can grow, learn, make friends and it’s up to you how far you will go.”

Pedro Jacinto, Software Developer

“SAFIRA is one of the best companies to work because of the professionalism of its employees and directors. It’s also a top company, which offers many opportunities and advantages to those who have the pleasure to work there.”

Diogo Gago, System Operator

“SAFIRA is THE BEST company to work for, because it has just the right blend of methodical approach to project sales and delivery with dynamic size and room to grow. The corporate culture is informal and there is a very high degree of cooperation. This makes SAFIRA an excellent place not only to work, but to grow.”

Jan Grabski, Manager, Poland Office

“SAFIRA thinks big. Realizes that it is not just about signing a contract and billing a project. Cares about the level of customer satisfaction. Respects its employees. Cares about the quality of their life. Knows how to motivate its employees. Has objective evaluation systems, developing programs. In few words, it is professional and open-minded, developed in many directions, realizing that success is built by many ways and is influenced by many things.”

Maria Diana Anton, Software Developer

“SAFIRA offers the opportunity to work in projects that help us to improve as professionals. The experience has been very positive.”

Cláudia Proença, Systems Operator



“SAFIRA is one of the best companies to work mainly because it has a great team, with talent, group spirit and common goals.”

Pedro Vieira, Senior Software Engineer



“For the second year in a raw SAFIRA was considered one of the best places to work in Portugal. That says everything! The company really supports its employees, ensuring excellent working conditions and offering continuous training.”

Apolinário Miranda, System Operator

 



“SAFIRA is one of the best companies to work, because of all the great professionals that work here. It’s very rewarding to be in a team with creative people that share ideas, push each other further and help each other out.”

André Martins, Software Engineer



“SAFIRA is one of the best companies to work because I think all people are committed with SAFIRA’s goals. SAFIRA has an extraordinary technical team that combined with an excellent managing team can reaches the best results in a minimal time window. In my opinion, this is the SAFIRA’s mindset: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veLAoDpPbDg.”

Pedro Miguel Cruz, Senior Software Engineer



“SAFIRA gives me the opportunity to develop my work and to meet VIP's - Very Interesting People :)”

Hugo Almeida, Software Developer



“If you want to join a company of excellence, with a good market position and a commitment to be successful join SAFIRA!”

Ednilson Lopes, Software Developer



“SAFIRA is a good company to learn and improve knowledge. There is a good working environment and the accessibility to talk with the leadership is very good.”

Rui Pinheiro, System Operator



“SAFIRA is a great place to work, because has mature processes allied with one of the best technical teams in the market.”

Tiago Fonseca, Manager



“SAFIRA is a very good school for everyone, and you can learn a lot if you want to.”

Pedro Ramos, Software Engineer



“SAFIRA is one of the best places to work because it gives us the chance to grow as an IT Professional.”

Alexandre Costa, Software Developer



“I’ve not been in SAFIRA for long, but I’ve already learnt a lot, both about technologies and how to confront a work related problem.”

Xavier Araújo, Software Developer



“SAFIRA is a great place to work, with great colleagues and where opportunities can be a reality.”

João Benedito, Software Developer



“Managers and Seniors are accessible and informal with their workers; SAFIRA invests in collaborators, promotes various internal events and is socially aware.”

João Lopes, Software Developer



“We seek perfection and quality in everything we do. Deliverables quality is one of the SAFIRA flags. The others know it and that makes me proud.”

Gonçalo Marques, Software Engineer



“SAFIRA gives me the chance and resources to learn and evolve, the people that work here are comprehensive, proficient and qualified.”

Paulo Santos, Systems Operator



“SAFIRA pays well and it's growing as a whole every year. The people that I work with everyday are also great.”

Nuno Freire, Software Developer



“If you're looking for a company with a career plan, totally clear and organized, which allows you to know what your next step in the company is and what you must do to achieve it and gives you feedback throughout your evaluation process, SAFIRA is the place that you are looking for!”

Ana Fava, IT Recruiter



“By 2002, I needed a new challenge and SAFIRA had the excel requirement that I wanted at that time. I still feel that it’s hard to find a company that asks for this high excel and rewards it.”

Eduardo Pimentel, Software Specialist



“In technical terms, SAFIRA is the best place place to improve knowledge, work methods and professional structure to face the ever-changing world of IT's.”

Liliana Correia, Financial Assistant



“SAFIRA is a company with great potential in the IT market. It’s involved in areas of great value to the society (Banking, Insurance, etc) and offers employees high opportunities to learn and develop their competences. I joined the company directly from college and now I feel that I’ve matured both in technological and personal levels.”

João Frade, Software Developer



“SAFIRA has a soft and accessible management structure. Always responds to my needs as an employee. It’s demanding but balanced, providing all conditions for my professional growth. Systematically pursuits to improve processes and revenue, while caring about its employees.”

Ricardo Estêvão, Senior Software Engineer



“Since I joined SAFIRA, I quickly noticed that I landed in a place where the capabilities of each employee are powered and tied in a well built team in such a way that produces top quality work and high customer recognition. That has been leading to high rates of customer satisfaction every year, making us proud and feeling that our work is valuated and respected. It is an honour to work with those people!”

Rui Pinheiro, Senior Software Engineer



“SAFIRA represents the best there is in IT development: An entrepreneurial spirit together with a strong technical ability to create high quality and high performance solutions, and keeping customers happy. I’m proud to be at SAFIRA because I share these ideals, and because I feel that my contribution really makes a difference in making those ideals a reality.”

Paulo Dias, Senior Software Engineer



“Coming to SAFIRA was one of the best choices in my life. The friendly people, skilled professionals, dedicated teams interesting projects, demanding customers, stimulating challenges are a small part of all it envolves. I'm proud to work here every day, making it better!”

Cláudia Frutuoso, Software Engineer

 



“We have a young company full of creative minds that challenge you and support your growth as a professional. This aspect creates a great environment on which learning is possible and encouraged. Another reason is because of the Team Buildings and Christmas dinners where having fun is a requirement :)”

Rodrigo Horta, Software Developer



“SAFIRA gives great career opportunities. It is one of the leaders in BPM solutions. Best-employer awarded.”

Robert Puszczewicz, Software Developer



“SAFIRA is a great company to work and where you will certainly develop new skills.”

Marco Daniel, Software Engineer



“SAFIRA is one of the best companies to work because you have a development plan, you can grow in career, you have 2 certifications/year and free time to study, which other companies don’t offer...”

Anamaria Parvû, Software Developer



“SAFIRA is one of the best companies to work because there is a good working environment and it offers good working conditions.”

Emiliana Lavos, Personal Assistant



“In SAFIRA you have space to grow, in an environment where quality is a constant demand. You work with high qualified professionals with a strong sense of how a team should work.”

Tiago Peralta, Software Developer



“I have grown a lot in this company. Definitely a great IT school to work at.”

Rui Mendes, Software Engineer



“Everyone is near of everybody. It’s like a family, where everybody is nice, prepared to help you. Here I feel equity, open mind, proximity, sense of justice and excellent environment to work.”

Liberto Rodrigues, Senior Software Engineer



“SAFIRA is the best company I’ve ever worked in. It’s a great place to learn and grow. If you have the opportunity just come and see for yourself.”

Gilberto Ribeiro, Systems Engineer



“For me, SAFIRA is the best company to work because it has the best professionals from the bottom of the pyramid to the top. This means: you'll learn to address your work to the best and not the average, you'll bet more exigent, you'll learn and you'll will teach.”

Jorge Matos, Software Developer



“SAFIRA is a growing company that praises its employees and in which a good environment is constant.”

Bruno Monteiro, Software Developer



“SAFIRA is the best school in the IT market!”

Sónia Correia, Human Resources Manager



“SAFIRA offers overall good work conditions, especially in terms of salary and benefits.”

Filipa Machado, Web Designer



“SAFIRA is a company where you work like a unit and not alone.”

Patrícia Sobreira, Software Developer



“SAFIRA is a professional services company that has a 2-digit growth since 2005. In the professional services arena this means a world of opportunities for everyone with drive. Aside from the natural opportunities of a fast growing company, SAFIRA has excellent conditions for IT professionals to develop themselves: clear and defined career steps and paths, a professional performance evaluation methodology, including transparent performance KPI measurement and rewarding, strong teamwork culture and practice, a world-class project management methodology, we have a systematic engineering approach to problems and we have a professional practice build on top the best software development methodologies. SAFIRA is a house where professionals increase their market value every day they work with us.”

Pedro Penedo, Partner



“SAFIRA's plan for the Polish branch is very exciting, and I wanted to be a part of it. And there's also the technological aspect. I knew SAFIRA's reputation at being demanding and at producing quality software and I decided to look into it myself. I really think SAFIRA is a great place to work because you get to work with people that have a sense of humour, that help you in times of stress. The teamwork of this team is definitely its most valuable point.”

Duarte Peralta, Software Engineer, Poland Office



“SAFIRA has given me the opportunity to grow and learn a lot, clearly a great school for me.”

Hugo Cristina, Project Officer



“SAFIRA provides all employees with career development opportunities and also gives us the chance to grow personally. All of us, without exception, have the possibility to leverage our skills, knowledge and experience relying mostly on our strong commitment and dedication. The result is a motivated and eager team, a positive workforce in a positive workplace. At SAFIRA everyone is and feels valued for contributing to the overall success of the company and there is a culture of communication which promotes healthy and productive relationships among us.”

Rui Pacheco, Manager



“If I had to name just one of the uniqueness of SAFIRA that I appreciate more, I would say that is its capacity for decision-making. Unlike other companies, at SAFIRA when something is wrong or less well it is resolved. The options are analyzed and the decisions are taken. It is a place where things happen at the right time..”

Luís Correia, Manager