Ascendi operates and maintains highway networks and toll systems across Portugal, built on a traditional enterprise infrastructure stack (Windows Server, SQL Server, ServiceNow, NetApp). The tech foundation reflects an operations-first organization — backup, monitoring, and asset management dominate the tooling — with active engineering hiring suggesting internal digitalization of core processes like pavement repair, safety monitoring, and infrastructure conservation.
Ascendi manages highway infrastructure and toll collection systems in Portugal, operating since 1999 with 501–1,000 employees based in Porto. The business spans three operational pillars: road maintenance and rehabilitation (pavement repair, infrastructure conservation), toll revenue collection, and asset portfolio management. Current work focuses on infrastructure preservation processes, safety compliance frameworks, and portfolio optimization. Engineering and construction roles dominate active hiring, indicating ongoing investment in operational systems and site execution.
Windows Server, SQL Server, VMware, ServiceNow, Zabbix, Intune, NetApp, Commvault, and Red Hat. Infrastructure-heavy tooling emphasizing monitoring, backup, and IT operations management.
Yes. Engineering roles represent 3 of 5 active positions, all mid-seniority level, posted in Portugal. Hiring velocity is accelerating.
Porto, Portugal. All current hiring is also sourced in Portugal.
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