Build an offshore team in Sri Lanka
When local hiring is too slow or costly, a dedicated offshore team is a strong option. We recruit it for you, from the first hire to the full team.
Why Sri Lanka?
- Strong English and communication. English is widely used in business and higher education.
- Deep tech and finance talent. Colombo has a mature software industry and graduates from universities such as the University of Moratuwa and the University of Colombo School of Computing.
- Competitive cost. Experienced professionals cost significantly less than in Western markets.
- Time-zone overlap. At UTC+5:30, Sri Lanka overlaps with working hours in Europe and Asia-Pacific.
How we build your team
- Team design. Roles, seniority, skills, budget and hiring order.
- AI talent mapping. We map the market and our 4,000+ candidate database.
- Assessment. Technical screening, HR interviews and psychometric tests.
- Shortlists and interviews. You meet only pre-vetted candidates.
- Offers and onboarding. Negotiation, references, acceptance and follow-up.
Prefer to hire in your own market? See engineering and corporate recruitment. New to Sri Lanka? Read our guide to hiring developers in Sri Lanka.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a legal entity in Sri Lanka?
Not always. Companies engage Sri Lankan professionals as contractors, through an Employer of Record, or through their own entity. We recruit for whichever model you choose. Take local legal advice before deciding.
What roles can you hire for an offshore team?
Software engineers, tech leads, architects, DevOps, QA, data and AI specialists, finance and accounting, and sales, marketing and support roles.
What time zone is Sri Lanka in?
UTC+5:30, which overlaps with mornings in the UK and Europe and afternoons in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
Have a role to fill?
Tell us what you're hiring for and where. We reply within one business day.
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