Moodle Architect / Developer

Posted on July 15, 2025

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Job Description

  • About the Role
  • We are seeking a highly skilled Moodle Technical Architect Consultant to lead the architectural design, customization, and optimization of our Moodle-based learning management system. This consultant will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance Moodle solutions aligned with business goals.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Architect and Design: Define the technical architecture of the Moodle platform, ensuring scalability, security, and long-term maintainability.
  • Customization & Integration: Oversee and guide custom plugin development, third-party integrations (e.g., payment gateways, proctoring, analytics tools), and UI/UX enhancements.
  • Performance Optimization: Lead performance tuning, load testing, and database optimization to ensure platform responsiveness and uptime.
  • Security Compliance: Ensure Moodle setup aligns with industry-standard security protocols (GDPR, FERPA, etc.).
  • Cloud & DevOps: Provide expertise on cloud hosting (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines for Moodle deployments.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with developers, instructional designers, QA, and project managers to implement technical requirements effectively.
  • Documentation: Produce high-quality architectural documentation, best practice guidelines, and code review protocols.
  • Required Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience (5+ years) as a Moodle Architect / Lead Developer / Consultant.
  • Deep expertise in Moodle core architecture, PHP, MySQL, and modular plugin development.
  • Strong experience with Moodle 4.x and LTI integrations.
  • Hands-on experience with REST/SOAP APIs, SCORM, xAPI (Tin Can), and single sign-on systems (OAuth, SAML, LDAP).
  • Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments (preferably AWS or GCP).
  • Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and responsive design in Moodle.
  • Experience in multi-tenant LMS deployments or enterprise-scale Moodle architecture is a strong plus.

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