AI/ML Engineer (Department of IT)

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)

Colombo Full Time Posted 15 hours ago
LocationColombo
Job TypeFull Time
SalaryNegotiable
Closing Date10 Nov 2026

Job Overview

The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) is looking for a dynamic and result-oriented AI/ML Engineer attached to the Department of IT at its Malabe campus.

Position Details

  • Job Title: AI/ML Engineer (Department of IT)
  • Organization: Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) – Non-Academic
  • Location: SLIIT Malabe Campus
  • Job Type: Full Time (Permanent, Onsite)

Organization Overview

SLIIT is a pioneer in the higher education sector of Sri Lanka and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines. It is committed to providing the best student experience through a dedicated group of academic and non-academic staff. The main campus is located in Malabe and has excellent academic and recreational facilities.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience in AI/ML development, Generative AI, or AI-powered application development

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test and deploy AI/ML solutions to automate and optimize academic, administrative and student-facing processes
  • Develop and implement Generative AI applications, LLM-based solutions, AI chatbots, intelligent assistants and other AI-enabled applications to enhance operational efficiency and user experience
  • Identify and evaluate opportunities to apply AI/ML for process improvement, predictive analytics, knowledge management and data-driven decision-making
  • Integrate AI/ML solutions with existing information systems, databases and enterprise applications using APIs and other suitable integration technologies
  • Evaluate, monitor, optimise and maintain AI solutions, with appropriate attention to accuracy, scalability, reliability, data security, privacy and responsible AI practices

Required Skills

  • Practical knowledge of machine learning, Generative AI, LLMs, prompt engineering and related AI technologies
  • Familiarity with AI development platforms, frameworks and tools used to build, test, deploy and manage AI/ML and Generative AI solutions
  • Good problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate emerging AI technologies and apply them to practical organisational requirements

Salary & Benefits

Salary details were not disclosed in the advertisement.

How to Apply

Apply online through the application link provided on this listing before the closing date, 10 November 2026.

Important Notes

The closing date for applications is 10 November 2026.