Very High DemandOverseas Opportunities

Software Engineer

මෘදුකාංග ඉංජිනේරු

Design, develop, and maintain software applications. Work with modern technologies and frameworks to build scalable solutions.

Monthly Salary Range

LKR 80,000 - LKR 500,000

Paths

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Requirements

Education Level

DEGREEHNDDIPLOMA

Languages

English Required

Career Paths (2)

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Self-Learning & Bootcamp Route

Alternative path through online courses, bootcamps, and building a portfolio without traditional degree. Faster but requires more self-discipline.

1-3 years109 votes

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University Degree Route

Traditional path through university computer science degree with internships and entry-level positions. This is the most common path taken by Software Engineers in Sri Lanka.

4-6 years30 votes

How to Become a Software Engineer in Sri Lanka

A career as a Software Engineer in Sri Lanka offers a monthly salary range of LKR 80,000 - LKR 500,000, with an average of LKR 180K. This role is currently in very high demand in the Sri Lankan job market.

To pursue this career, you typically need DEGREE or HND or DIPLOMA level education. This career also offers overseas opportunities in countries like UAE, Singapore, Australia.

Browse the 2 career paths above contributed by professionals in this field to understand the different routes you can take to become a successful Software Engineer.