Software Developer | ZR_471_JOB

This is a remote position.

• Collaborate with the Systems team on implementation with Moodle themes and implementation of plugins and new functionality through Moodle version updates
  
• Ensure the version of Moodle that we use is up to date and the “longterm” stable version of Moodle is being used
  
• Ensure a stable learning environment by managing our Moodle code bases and collaborating with our Moodle Hosting Provider, for escalated technical support and code reviews
  
• Test new version of Moodle in staging environments thoroughly before releasing to productions sites (including all 8 customer user level roles)
  
• Build and test plugins to make it compatible with latest version of LMS
  
• Check the performance of each plugin and if required improve optimisation
  
• Assist team with any new functionalities
  
• Undertake R & D when required to better understand needs of the business to support customer service enquires/needs
  
• Strong problem solving & troubleshooting skills with the ability to ask critical, insightful questions and probe for information to facilitate problem-solving
  
• Manage LMS, Website and MPanel code on bitbucket repository and ensure it is up to date (when required)
  

• Assist team with investigating issues when they are unable to resolve
  
• Assist team to set up new sites for clients when required
  
• Assist team with setting up LTI and API links for new clients, attending client meetings when required
  
• Liaise with all team members to help and solve Moodle, MPanel and website related issues
  
• Troubleshoot client issues, conducting R & D when required
  
• Review configurations, development and implementation of new functionality
  
• Building ad-hoc SQL scripts/reports, stored procedures and functions for more complex user requests
  
• Investigate bugs flagged by team, and implementing fixes to limit recurrence of issue.
  
• Documentation of features developed, and solutions provided as technical design document, sharing best practices • Help develop standard processes across the team
  
• Manage data storage solutions
  

• Provide support to Software Engineers
  
• Meet with website SEO team, if required
  

• Relationship building and high-level customer communication, when required
  
• Be a functional expert and efficiently respond to and resolve support requests via phone and email, when required
  
• Any direct communication with clients, customerservice@didaskoonline.com must be cc’ed in and any urgent or concerning issues are to be raised with the OM
  

• Strong understanding of common IT infrastructure and onboarding systems and the design and delivery of various methods of systems integration
  
• Advanced computer skills across MS Office 365, Moodle and web conferencing tools not limited to Teams, Zoom, and Team Viewer.
  
• Point of contact for IT tickets for both Lingel Learning and Blue connections
  

• Provide training and support internally as required
  

• You may be required to perform other related duties as directed by the Operations Manager, or the General Manager.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, technology, software engineering or related field, or relevant experience
  
• Five years relevant experience
• Front-end Skills:
  
• HTML5
  
• CSS3
  
• JavaScript
  
• Bootstrap
  
• Back-end Skills:
  
• PHP 7.3 and 7.4
  
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  
• LAMP Stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
  
• Database Management:
  
• MySQL
  
• Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
  
• Serverless Database Management
  
• AWS Server Management:
  
• EC2 Instance
  
• RDS (Relational Database Service)
  
• SES (Simple Email Service)
  
• S3 Buckets
  
• Caching and Performance:
  
• Redis/Memcached Configuration
  
• Additional Skills:
  
• Bash Scripting
  
• Git for Version Control
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Strong attention to detail and outstanding analytical and problemsolving skills.
  
• Highly motivated self-driven with a positive attitude.
  
• Desirable experience: 
  
• Experience in planning, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of Moodle systems, including, experience with cloud-based Moodle deployments
  
• In depth knowledge of administering and supporting Moodle
  
• Knowledge and understanding of educational issues in relation to technology including a cutting-edge fluency with Moodle functionality and new features coming in the pipeline to introduce to our platform
  
• Laravel
  
• Wordpress
  
• Druple
  
• Experience with SCORM packages
  
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM, PowerBI
  
  
  

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