Virtusa Expands Technology Centre in Sri Lanka with Over 200 Open Roles as Part of Global AI-Led Growth Strategy

Virtusa Corporation, a leading global provider of digital strategy, engineering, and IT services, announced the expansion of its Sri Lanka Delivery Center with over200 new career opportunities across high-growth technology domains. The initiative marks a renewed phase of investment in the country as Virtusa accelerates its journey toward becoming a US $5 billion enterprise by 2030.

The expansion follows the strategic vision outlined by Virtusa CEO Nitesh Banga, who has committed to positioning the company as the world’s leading domain-driven engineering partner for the AI-enterprise. During his recent official visit to Sri Lanka as CEO, Banga emphasized the country’s integral role in Virtusa’s global delivery network and its heritage as the firm’s founding center of excellence.

The 200-plus open positions announced by Virtusa span Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Full Stack Development, BPO/KPO services and DevOps roles, reflecting Virtusa’s focus on scaling its engineering and AI capabilities to support clients across banking, financial services, healthcare, insurance, telecom, and technology industries. These roles include both entry-level and experienced positions and offer Sri Lankan professionals the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI and digital transformation projects for Fortune 500 clients worldwide.

Virtusa’s Sri Lanka operations have long been a core component of the company’s global delivery model, combining deep domain fluency with agile engineering and a culture of continuous innovation. The Colombo center plays a key role in advancing Virtusa Helio, the company’s suite of AI-powered accelerators that help enterprises drive measurable business outcomes and faster time-to-value from their AI investments.

“Sri Lanka continues to be a strategic center of excellence for Virtusa. Our current recruitment drive reflects our confidence in the country’s high-quality talent and the potential of this market to deliver world-class engineering and AI solutions to global clients,” said Venkatesan Vijayaraghavan, Chief Operating Officer of Virtusa Corporation.

In line with Virtusa’s focus on AI and GenAI-led innovation, the company continues to invest in upskilling its employees through its Virtusa Thrive Academy, with programs in AI orchestration, prompt engineering, and domain-specific applications. These initiatives strengthen Virtusa’s position as a future-ready employer and a catalyst for the growth of Sri Lanka’s digital economy.

Candidates interested in joining Virtusa can visit the company’s careers portal to discover open roles and apply. The ongoing recruitment effort underscores Virtusa’s long-term commitment to building global careers for Sri Lankan professionals while fueling the next chapter of its growth story from Colombo.

“We are proud to be expanding our operations with new roles across AI, data, cloud, and engineering, reaffirming Sri Lanka’s position as a strategic hub in Virtusa’s global delivery network. Sri Lanka has always been central to Virtusa’s success story. As we advance toward our vision of becoming a US $5 billion enterprise by 2030, our focus remains on nurturing world-class Sri Lankan talent capable of leading in an AI-first world,” commented Denver De Zylva, Joint Country Head (Sri Lanka) of Virtusa Corporation.

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Marking a bold new chapter in Sri Lanka’s innovation and tech sector, the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has officially announced its dynamic new leadership team and General Council for the year 2025/2026.

The newly appointed board reflects the chamber’s forward-thinking approach and its dedication to accelerating Sri Lanka’s emergence as a leading digital hub in the South Asian region. Bringing together top industry talent, the new team is geared to champion growth, innovation, and global competitiveness across the IT/BPM sector.

Shehani Seneviratne Takes the Helm as Chairperson

Leading SLASSCOM into its next phase of transformation is Shehani Seneviratne, Chief Operating Officer of 99x, who steps into the role of Chairperson. A respected industry leader, Shehani is widely recognized for her strategic leadership and contribution to the tech ecosystem.

Joining her on the executive board are:

• Sampath Jayasundara, Director/CEO of hSenid Business Solutions – Vice Chair 1
• Haridhu Abeygoonaratne, Managing Director of Sim Centric Technologies – Vice Chair 2
• Bimal Gunapala, Consultant at Talliance – Director Operations
• Sanjini Munaweera, Regional Head – South Asia, ADA – Director Finance

The board is further strengthened by leaders from top tech firms:

• Thilanka Jayathilake, VP – HR, IFS R&D International
• Arjuna Sirinanda, CEO, Fortude
• M.W. Sadhikeen, Country Head, Innodata
• Denver de Zylva, Co-Country Head, Virtusa
• Omar Hassen, Country Lead, HCL Tech
• Sharon Kern, Director – People & Culture, Madmobile
• Tharindra Jayamaha, Director – Quality, 99x

This powerful mix of expertise spans critical domains including technology leadership, human capital development, operational excellence, and strategic growth.

General Council to Drive Sector-Focused Innovation

The newly appointed General Council, comprising over 25 seasoned professionals, will guide SLASSCOM’s core initiatives through its signature forums:

• Business Process Management (BPM)
• Global Trade and Investment
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Regional Development
• Capacity Building
• WTECH (Women in Tech)
• ESG (Environment, Social, Governance)
• Quality
• Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence

Each forum plays a critical role in advancing sectoral excellence, enabling high impact projects, and contributing to national policy frameworks that support innovation, talent retention, and sustainable digital growth.

Notable names in the General Council include:

• Arjuna Amarasinghe (Covalent Systems)
• Nishantha Hettiarachchi, Roshanara Tissaaratchy (SyscoLABS)
• Inoka Dias (Virtusa), Dulanga Perera (Fortude), Sithara Vanniarachchi (Dialog Axiata)
• Abdul Gaffoor (Orel IT), Yasoma Jayasinghe (Wiley)
• Nivedha Balasunderam & Asanka Wasalathilaka (Deloitte),
• Rajive Silva (Azend Technologies), Dammika Ganegama (Mitra Innovations), And many others from Sri Lanka’s top IT, BPM, consulting, and innovation firms.

Shaping the Future of Sri Lanka’s Tech Economy

SLASSCOM’s 2025/2026 leadership arrives at a critical moment as the industry navigates global tech trends, economic shifts, and growing demand for skilled talent. With its new board and General Council in place, SLASSCOM is well-positioned to lead impactful policy dialogues, drive digital innovation, attract international investment, and ensure Sri Lanka remains competitive in the global tech arena.

As the national chamber representing over 400 member companies and employing over 145,000 IT/BPM professionals, SLASSCOM continues to be the voice of Sri Lanka’s tech sector, shaping the future of the country’s knowledge economy.

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