<p>In Sri Lanka, women increasingly pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees. However, they are still disproportionately underrepresented in leadership and job roles in the Information Technology (IT) sector. This difference stems from several sociocultural elements, such as gender roles, norms, beliefs, and attitudes that are prevalent in Sri Lanka’s patriarchal culture. This research aims to thoroughly examine the barriers that prevent women from entering and rising through the ranks of the IT firms. This study employs quantitative and qualitative (mixed method) research techniques to investigate the root causes of the gender gap and offer suggestions and insights to encourage greater gender equality in the IT workforce. The primary data collection for the quantitative and qualitative studies was completed through a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The quantitative sample consists of 383 females, while the qualitative sample includes 10 selected female participants working in the IT sector. This study aims to highlight the factors affecting women’s employment in IT sector by integrating the findings of both qualitative and quantitative studies where the study further investigates the existing factors and generates novel factors from the Sri Lankan context. The study discovered that workplace culture, women in leadership, and networking opportunities are key in affecting women’s employment in IT. While hiring biases and a lack of training are detrimental elements that impede progress, globalization and technological advancements have caused positive trends like flexible work schedules and on-site amenities. Policymakers, business leaders, academic institutions, and other supporting organizations may all benefit significantly from the study’s findings by building up programs and policies focused on removing obstacles to women’s employment and career progression in the IT industry while contributing to the diversity in the corporate sector.</p>