Senior Lead Engineer (IBM i) – Commercial Bank
Job Category: Banking & Insurance, IT & Software
Job Overview
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC is inviting applications for the position of Senior Lead Engineer (IBM i) to join its technology team in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced IT professionals with expertise in IBM i (AS/400) administration, data centre operations, and enterprise infrastructure management. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring high system availability, security, and operational excellence while supporting one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial institutions.
Position Details
Position: Senior Lead Engineer (IBM i)
Company: Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Industry: Banking & Financial Services
Experience: Minimum 5 Years
Job Category: Banking & Insurance, IT & Software
Company Overview
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC is one of Sri Lanka’s leading private sector banks, renowned for its innovation, digital transformation, and customer-centric financial services. As one of the country’s most awarded banks, Commercial Bank continues to invest in advanced technologies while providing employees with excellent career growth opportunities in a dynamic and technology-driven environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field from a UGC-approved university.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in data centre operations.
- Hands-on experience with IBM i (AS/400) administration and operations will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in AIOps tools and platforms.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure management and system administration.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, monitor, and optimize IBM i systems to ensure high availability and resilience.
- Drive the adoption of AI technologies and stay updated with emerging LLM and AIOps trends to modernize data centre operations.
- Perform first-level troubleshooting, incident management, escalation handling, and end-to-end issue resolution.
- Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery site switchovers.
- Manage vulnerability assessments, remediation activities, and IBM i security hardening.
- Ensure governance and regulatory compliance through periodic security reviews and monitoring.
- Maintain compliance with banking regulations, industry standards, and internal operational policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to improve system performance and operational efficiency.
Required Skills
- IBM i (AS/400) administration.
- Data centre operations and infrastructure management.
- AIOps platforms and automation.
- AI and Large Language Model (LLM) technologies.
- System monitoring and performance optimization.
- Incident management and troubleshooting.
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
- Information security and compliance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Salary & Benefits
- Attractive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.
- Opportunity to work with one of Sri Lanka’s leading banking institutions.
- Exposure to modern enterprise technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
- Professional training and continuous career development.
- Collaborative and innovative working environment.
- Long-term career growth opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the Commercial Bank Careers Portal by searching for the Senior Lead Engineer (IBM i) vacancy.
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applicants should ensure that all information provided in their application is accurate and up to date.
- Candidates with experience in IBM i (AS/400) administration and AIOps technologies will have a distinct advantage.
- The position is based in Colombo District, Sri Lanka.
