Back End Developer

Role: Moodle Developer

Experience: 5+ Years

Key Responsibilities

• Customize and develop Moodle themes (UI/UX, branding, responsive layouts).
• Work extensively on Moodle backend development using PHP.
• Design, optimize, and maintain Moodle database schema (MySQL/PostgreSQL).
• Understand Moodle core architecture and implement structural or functional changes as required.
• Develop custom Moodle plugins and enhance or modify existing plugins.
• Integrate and manage APIs (internal and third-party systems).
• Implement SSO integrations (LDAP, OAuth, SAML, Azure AD, Google, etc.).
• Configure and maintain Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and security best practices.
• Handle Moodle version upgrades, patches, and compatibility testing.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize Moodle on AWS infrastructure (EC2, RDS, S3, Load Balancer).
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and high availability.
• Troubleshoot production issues independently and provide root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with academic, product, and infrastructure teams when required.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong expertise in Moodle LMS architecture
• PHP (Moodle core & plugin development)
• MySQL / PostgreSQL
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript (theme customization)
• REST APIs & Web Services
• Authentication & Security (SSO, OAuth, SAML, 2FA)
• AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, IAM)
• Linux server administration (basic to intermediate)
• Git / Version control

Key Expectations

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ownership mindset for LMS stability and growth
• Clear documentation and handover practices