LSF FELLOWS

2 Years. A lifetime of Impact.

For an intense 24 months, you will brainstorm and solve problems with industry leaders and technology experts, and work alongside technologists from public and private sector organizations, learning, architecting, and building technology for the public good.

Using the latest techniques and technologies in software development, critical thinking, designing user experience and product management, you will collaborate with public sector partners and volunteers to deliver digital services that are more user-centered and more efficient. You will also help build capacity by sharing knowledge and practices with the community.

Kubernetes

Terraform

Docker

Java

Helm

Python

Program Benefits

Gain hands-on experience across diverse projects and teams, collaborate with seasoned mentors all while earning a competitive full-time salary.

Work with different teams and projects

Work closely with experienced mentors

Earn a full-time salary, commensurate with experience

Who Should Apply

1–2 years of industry experience, who want to accelerate or reinvent their careers.

Capable of leading a team of engineers and sharing insights on system architecture, design and development best practices.

Familiarity with PHP, React, Python and other current languages and frameworks, and an interest in learning new languages and frameworks.

Experienced in microservices, application integration, API development and management, identity and access management.

Experience and knowledge on containerized deployments, CI/CD technologies are an added advantage.

Able and willing to learn new languages, frameworks, and new technologies.

Strong problem solving and research skills; an eye for detail and critical thinking.

Strong written and spoken communication skills.

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, as well as non-traditional career paths.

Drive Open Innovation

Develop your skills, collaborate with other innovators on worthwhile open-source projects, and use technology to advance society by joining the LSF Fellows community, a global network of innovators.

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Frequently asked questions

Lanka Software Foundation (LSF) is a non-governmental, non profit organization to support technical enchancement of Sri Lanka's public infrastructure and beyond through digital solutions, while being open-source.

Starting from our "Get Involved" page would be ideal. Pick the project you are interested in and visit its github page. Anyone is welcome to contribute.

LSF encourages the incubation of open-source projects which are innovative in nature and predominantly serve digital governance, public infrastructure, e-government, digital identity, finance, etc.

LSF offers mentorship and internship programs that provide professional guidance and hands-on exposure along with certain other advantages such as networking and career development in technology and open-source domains.

LSF has a worldwide view of the collaborations like governments, international institutions, universities, private-sector technology entrepreneurs, and open-source communities working together on cutting-edge digital transformation projects.