In 2026, Stellaxius was recognised by Great Place to Work Portugal as the #1 Best Workplace™ in Portugal in the IT sector among medium-sized companies. It’s a recognition we’re incredibly proud of, but not because of the ranking itself. What makes this achievement truly meaningful is that it comes directly from the people who know our company best: our employees.
Every year, the Great Place to Work survey captures how people genuinely experience their workplace, from leadership and collaboration to fairness, growth and community. For us, this recognition isn’t about claiming we’ve built a great culture; it’s independent confirmation that the environment we’ve intentionally created is experienced and valued by the people who are part of it every day.
When Great Place to Work announced this 2026’s ranking, one comment immediately stood out to us.
“A remote-first company with a 99% sense of community, because a strong culture doesn’t need the same room, it needs the same people.” — Great Place to Work
Those words stayed with us because they reflect something we’ve always believed: culture isn’t defined by where people work. It’s defined by how people work together.
A Culture Built by People
Culture is often associated with office spaces, employee benefits or company events. While those elements contribute to the employee experience, they don’t define an organisation’s culture. Culture is reflected in everyday behaviours, in the way people collaborate, support one another, communicate openly and build relationships based on trust and respect.
As a remote-first company, we’ve had to be intentional about creating those connections. Without the spontaneous conversations of a shared office, belonging doesn’t happen by chance. It is built through shared experiences, consistent communication and a genuine commitment to making everyone feel included, wherever they are.
Perhaps that’s why one of the survey results that makes us proudest is our 99% Community score. Behind that number are people who told us they can count on the support of their colleagues, who felt welcomed from their very first day and who genuinely enjoy working together.
“Our culture is made by our people. Everyone has a voice, feedback is encouraged, and there’s genuine concern for people’s wellbeing.”
“The atmosphere is informal, people feel comfortable being themselves, without ever compromising professionalism.”
Those comments remind us that culture isn’t created by policies. It’s created by people.
Values That Shape Everyday Decisions
At Stellaxius, our culture is guided by six values we call TETRIS: Teamwork, Expertise, Transparency, Responsibility, Innovation and Satisfaction.
These values aren’t simply statements that appear on our website or in presentations. They influence how we work together, how we make decisions and how we support one another every day.
Teamwork encourages collaboration over individual success. Transparency creates an environment where communication is open and feedback is welcomed. Responsibility empowers people with autonomy while providing the trust and support they need to succeed. Expertise reflects our commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence. Innovation inspires curiosity and the courage to challenge existing ideas. Satisfaction reminds us that creating meaningful experiences for our people is fundamental to creating value for our clients.
Interestingly, when employees were asked to describe Stellaxius in their own words, the answers echoed those same principles: People. Transparency. Growth. Teamwork. Community.
There is perhaps no stronger validation that values are truly being lived than hearing people describe the organisation in exactly the way you aspire to build it.
Trust Creates the Conditions for Growth
Great Place to Work defines a great workplace as one built on trust, pride and camaraderie. We believe trust is the foundation that makes everything else possible.
“Trust is not just a cultural value; it is an accelerator of innovation and execution.”
Our survey results reinforce that trust is something our people genuinely experience. Alongside our Community score, Fairness was one of our strongest dimensions, with particularly high results around inclusion, respect and ethical leadership.
Technology is constantly evolving, and so are we. At Stellaxius, we believe that the company’s success should always be accompanied by the growth of its people. That’s why learning isn’t something that happens occasionally—it’s embedded in the way we work.
Through technical certifications, leadership development, mentoring, continuous feedback, OKRs and knowledge sharing, we create opportunities for people to build fulfilling careers while contributing to the success of our clients and our business.
“Stellaxius is a people-centred company, focused on wellbeing and personal development. It’s flexible, open-minded and always looking for ways to help people grow.”
We believe organisations don’t grow because people stay the same. They grow because people are given the opportunity to evolve.
It’s a belief that shapes the way we develop talent, invest in learning and create an environment where people are empowered to reach their full potential.
Innovation Starts with People
As Great Place to Work reminds us:
“Technology can accelerate productivity, but it is culture that transforms that potential into sustainable results.”
Technology gives us new possibilities. Culture determines how successfully we turn those possibilities into meaningful outcomes.
Being recognised as the #1 Best Workplace™ in Portugal in the IT sector among medium-sized companies is an important milestone, but it isn’t the destination. Awards recognise what has already been achieved. Culture is about what we choose to build next.
Culture isn’t built through awards. Awards are built through culture.
Being recognised as the #1 Best Workplace™ in Portugal in the IT sector among medium-sized companies is a reflection of the people who choose, every day, to collaborate, learn, innovate and grow together.
That’s the culture we’re committed to building. And that’s the journey we’re excited to continue.
If you also, want to be apart of our culture, check out our open positions now!
I lead the People strategy at Stellaxius, aligning culture, talent and structure with business growth.
My focus? Building a scalable, people-first organization that balances clarity with care. I work closely with leadership to translate business goals into HR initiatives that foster engagement, performance and development, while nurturing a culture of trust and accountability.
I specialise in HR Operations and Payroll, using people analytics to improve HR outcomes, streamline processes, and support data-driven decision-making. I am committed to creating efficient, employee-focused HR solutions that drive organizational success.
I work in HR and Recruitment at Stellaxius, specialising in Talent Acquisition. I am passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities, building strong teams, and supporting organizational growth. My focus is on creating a positive candidate experience while attracting and engaging top talent.