Integer Consulting

Integer Consulting is a Portuguese technology consulting firm founded in 2007 by CEO Luís Setúbal. Based in Lisbon with an additional office in Porto, the company also operates a nearshore center in São Paulo, Brazil. The firm specializes in IT outsourcing, nearshore project delivery, custom software development, and cybersecurity solutions. Integer works with national and multinational companies across Europe, Portugal, and Brazil. The company describes itself as having developed technical expertise across a broad range of technologies and sectors, built on what it calls a foundation of integrity and team talent.

Services and capabilities

Integer offers three primary IT outsourcing engagement models. Fixed-cost projects suit work with defined scope and requirements, where the focus is agile delivery and deadline adherence. Time & Materials engagements cover implementation projects and continuous improvement of existing solutions, with emphasis on product quality and market trends. IT Contracting places technical profiles, consultants, or specialized teams based on project needs, with Integer handling recruitment, performance evaluation, and personalized follow-up throughout.

The nearshore center model deploys tech teams or individual experts with specialized knowledge. Integer describes this as requiring permanent communication and feedback between all stakeholders. Their stated process involves an initial project discussion at one of their centers, proposal of solutions aligned to targets and deadlines, recruitment and selection based on defined requirements, team kick-off, and ongoing transparent communication.

Integer lists technical expertise across web apps, mobile apps, cloud computing, AI & ML, data science, IoT, blockchain, DevOps, QA & testing, SAP, UX & UI design, software consulting, systems administration, databases, and internet marketing. The company also offers cybersecurity solutions aimed at organizations managing critical or confidential information in both private and public sectors, described as resulting from years of research and development led by professionals with experience in cybersecurity.

How they work

Integer operates nearshore centers in Lisbon (headquarters at Rua Julieta Ferrão, 10, 8º Dto, 1600-131 Lisboa), Porto (Avenida da República, 755, 5.º Andar, Sala 51, 4430-201 Vila Nova de Gaia), and São Paulo. The company emphasizes on-time and on-budget delivery, with a working model based on teamwork, feedback, and mutual cooperation. Engagement typically starts with discussion of project requirements at one of their centers, followed by proposal of solutions considering targets, costs, and deadlines. Recruitment and selection occur based on defined requirements. Pricing models vary by engagement type—fixed-cost, time & materials, or IT contracting—but specific rates are not published on their website.

Team and credentials

Integer does not publicly disclose total team size, development hours, or specific employee counts on their website. The company lists Luís Setúbal as CEO and Rúben Santos as Head of Outsourcing Services. The website showcases a large team roster across roles including business development, client management, talent acquisition, finance, HR, IT management, and software engineering positions (fullstack specialists, data engineers, backend developers, .NET developers, Angular developers). No formal certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR compliance) are mentioned in the source material. Integer notes it is a partner with main technology players worldwide but does not name specific partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, Google, or other major vendors.