Tech Destination Sri Lanka

Hire developers and tech talent in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has well over 100,000 technology professionals, and global companies including IFS, Sysco, Synopsys and Virtusa run core engineering there. You can hire one person through an employer of record, take a dedicated team from a Sri Lankan company, or open your own centre. Pick a role below for pay, the companies that employ those people today, and how to start.

Software engineers

Median about LKR 177,000 a month for a software engineer.

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QA engineers

Median about LKR 101,000 a month for a qa engineer.

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DevOps and cloud engineers

Median about LKR 202,000 a month for a devops engineer.

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Data and AI engineers

Median about LKR 215,000 a month for a data engineer.

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ERP and IFS consultants

Median about LKR 169,000 a month for a erp consultant.

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Cybersecurity engineers

Median about LKR 205,000 a month for a cyber security engineer.

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Designers and product managers

Median about LKR 156,000 a month for a ux designer.

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Accountants and finance staff

Median about LKR 81,000 a month for a assistant accountant.

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By your industry

HealthtechRegulated health platforms and operationsAutomotive techEmbedded, electric vehicle and connected car softwareFintech and capital marketsTrading, banking and wealth platformsAIAI products, agents and data platformsEnterprise software and ERPERP, integration and large product codebasesSemiconductors and embeddedChip design tools and device softwareLogistics and travel techBooking, warehouse and supply chain systemsGovtech and public sectorPublic sector platforms and secure deliveryFinance and shared servicesAccounting, finance operations and shared services

By your country

7 companies building hereUSACore engineering and R&D for Fortune 500 companies6 companies building hereUKTrading, wealth and simulation platforms6 companies building hereNordicsProduct partnerships that have lasted decades3 companies building hereNorwayNational health and warehouse automation software5 companies building hereSwedenEnterprise software R&D at scale3 companies building hereNetherlandsEmbedded engineering teams for scaleups4 companies building hereGermanyAutomotive and chip design software6 companies building hereAustraliaLive network operations and dedicated teams4 companies building hereUAE, Oman and the GulfThe closest deep engineering market to the Gulf

Common questions

How do I hire developers in Sri Lanka?

Choose one of four routes: an employer of record for a handful of direct hires, contractors for short projects, a dedicated team run by a Sri Lankan company, or your own registered company for a long term centre.

How much does a developer cost in Sri Lanka?

A software engineer in Colombo earns a median of about LKR 177,000 a month (about USD 535) and a senior engineer about LKR 260,000, on self reported Glassdoor data for 2026. Employers add 15% in statutory contributions. Partner company rates are around USD 25 to 40 an hour according to the Export Development Board.

Is Sri Lanka good for software outsourcing?

The evidence says yes. IFS runs 75% of its global R&D in Colombo, Sysco, Synopsys and Zebra run engineering centres there, and Sri Lankan built companies such as WSO2 and Virtusa have been acquired for USD 600 million and USD 2 billion.

What time zone do Sri Lankan developers work in?

UTC+5:30. That gives 4.5 to 5.5 shared working hours with Central Europe, 3.5 to 4.5 with the UK, 6.5 to 7.5 with the Gulf and 3.5 to 4.5 with eastern Australia. Teams serving the US usually work a later shift.