People looking for new job opportunities in Portugal can easily find openings in some professions that are experiencing labor shortages.

A study conducted by Hays Recruiting Experts, a leading recruiting and human resources company, has identified 12 occupations that are almost unstaffed and could be a good opportunity in the job market, paying up to average Lisbon salaries, says the vortexmag.

Network Technician

Responsible for installing, configuring and maintaining computer and data communication networks in companies. It is necessary to have technical training in the area and knowledge of operating systems, network protocols, computer security and hardware. The average salary is about 1,200 euros per month (83,000 meticais).

Programmer

Creates and develops software, applications, websites, and computer systems. It is necessary to have higher education in the area or equivalent and be proficient in programming languages, development tools and agile methodologies. The average salary is about 1,800 euros a month (124,000 meticais).

System Analyst

Analyzes, designs and implements IT solutions to solve problems or meet the needs of companies. It is necessary to have higher education in the area or equivalent and knowledge of requirements analysis, data modeling, systems architecture and project management. The average salary is about 2,000 euros per month (138,000 meticais).

CRM/Relational Marketing Technician

It uses Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools to manage companies' customer relationships.

It is necessary to have higher education in the area or equivalent and knowledge of digital marketing, data analysis, campaign management and customer loyalty. The average salary is about 1,500 euros per month (103,000 meticais).

E-commerce

Manages the companies' online store, from creating the site to managing sales, stocks, payments and logistics. It is necessary to have higher education in the area or equivalent and knowledge of web design, SEO, SEM, social networks, e-commerce platforms and applicable legislation. The average salary is about 1,600 euros per month (110,000 meticais).

Risk Manager

Identifies, assesses, and controls the financial, operational, or strategic risks of companies. It is necessary to have higher education in the area or equivalent and knowledge of financial mathematics, statistics, auditing, accounting and international standards. The average salary is about 2,500 euros per month (173,000 meticais).

Management Controller

Monitors and analyzes the economic and financial performance of companies, preparing reports, budgets and strategic plans. It is necessary to have higher education in the area or equivalent and knowledge of cost accounting, internal control, financial analysis and computer tools. The average salary is about 2,300 euros per month (159,000 meticais).

Logistics Operation Technician

Coordinates activities related to the transportation, storage and distribution of goods in companies. It is necessary to have technical training in the area or equivalent and knowledge of stock management, logistics planning, quality and safety standards and applicable legislation. The average salary is about 1,000 euros per month (69,000 meticais).

Logistics warehouse manager

Manages the companies warehouse, supervising teams, processes and available resources. It is necessary to have higher education in the area or equivalent and knowledge of stock management, logistics planning, quality and safety standards and applicable legislation. The average salary is about 1,500 euros per month (103,000 meticais).

Robotics Technician

Designs, installs, programs and maintains robotic systems in companies. It is necessary to have technical training in the area or equivalent and knowledge of mechanics, electronics, information technology and industrial automation. The average salary is about 1,400 euros per month (97,000 meticais).

CNC Programmer

Programs and operates the companies computer controlled machine tools (CNC). It is necessary to have technical training in the area or equivalent and knowledge of technical drawing, metrology, CNC programming and cutting tools. The average salary is about 1,200 euros per month (83,000 meticais).

Automation programmer

Designs, programs and implements industrial automation systems in companies. It is necessary to have technical training in the area or equivalent and knowledge of electronics, computers, pneumatics, hydraulics and instrumentation. The average salary is about 1,300 euros per month (90,000 meticais).