Senior Software Engineer - Frontend (IGT1 Lanka: Sitecore)
IFS
Company Description
About IGT1 Lanka
IGT1 Lanka is a rapidly growing offshore technology and talent solutions company based in Port City Colombo. We are a fully owned subsidiary of IGT I Holdings Sweden AB, funded by the three of world’s leading private equity firms; EQT Group, Hg, and TA Associates. We’re also proud to be a sister company of IFS, Sri Lanka’s largest and most established technology company.
At IGT1 Lanka, we partner with global businesses to scale operations, accelerate innovation, and build world-class SaaS platforms through high-quality offshore delivery. Our people-first culture champions diversity, teamwork, and continuous learning, creating an environment where talent thrives.
With a team of over 400 professionals and counting, we are always looking for passionate, skilled individuals who want to make a global impact while being part of something extraordinary.
Through our offshore collaboration model, you'll be embedded within the team of one of our esteemed international clients, contributing directly to high-impact, enterprise-level initiatives.
About the client: Sitecore
Sitecore delivers a composable digital experience platform that empowers the world’s smartest and largest brands to build lifelong relationships with their customers. A highly decorated industry leader, Sitecore is the leading company bringing together content, commerce, and data into one connected platform that delivers millions of digital experiences every day. Thousands of blue-chip companies including American Express, Porsche, Starbucks, L’Oréal, and Volvo Cars rely on Sitecore to provide more engaging, personalized experiences for their customers.
Job Description
About the role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Senior Front-End Engineer to join our new technology hub in Sri Lanka. The ideal candidate is a technical expert with a passion for solving complex problems and writing high-quality software solutions. You will be expected to take on our most significant technical challenges, owning major features and influencing key architectural decisions while helping to elevate the skills of the engineers around you.
Key responsibilities:
- Own the design, architecture, and implementation of large-scale, complex front-end features from start to finish.
- Elevate the team's technical abilities through exemplary code, thoughtful and constructive code reviews, and informal mentorship.
- Champion and contribute to our engineering best practices, driving improvements in code quality, performance, and testing strategies.
- Tackle our most ambiguous and challenging technical problems, delivering elegant, practical, and sustainable solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide critical technical insights and influence the direction of our products.
Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in software development.
- Expertise in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and deep experience with at least one major framework (React, Angular, or Next.js).
- Demonstrated experience building complex, maintainable front-end systems
- Strong understanding of UI/UX design principles and a passion for delivering empathetic user experiences
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, TeamCity).
- Excellent problem-solving & communication - teamwork skills.
Nice to have:
- Advanced experience with GitHub Actions, such as creating custom actions or complex, multi-stage workflows
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience designing or developing agentic UI experiences, where the interface proactively assists the user using Vercel / Live Blocks AI tools
Additional Information
We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships. #Li-Hybrid