Software Engineer (Open LMS) COL, REMOTE at LTG

Open LMS is a Moodle-based Learning Management System that helps educators improve the learning experience and outcomes of millions of learners across the globe. In partnership with our community of educators, we continually innovate to better enable educators, parents, and learners of all types to teach, learn, connect, and communicate whenever they want and wherever they are. Most importantly, we help every student achieve their full potential through access to lifelong learning.

We also offer a full portfolio of education technologies including exclusive reseller relationships for web conferencing, accessibility improvement, and innovative content offerings from both and Learning Technologies Group.

For more information about Open LMS, please visit our website, and hit our YouTube channel to get a feel for our culture and meet members of the team.

Role Description

As a Software Engineer on our Product Development team, you’ll work in an agile environment contributing to the development of industry-leading SaaS products and web service platforms.. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, coding, and deploying scalable software, taking ownership of specific features from inception to deployment to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of best practices and coding standards to enhance overall technical expertise.
• Actively participating in code reviews, ensuring coding standards and best practices.
• Addressing cloud-based software challenges, including troubleshooting live production environments, minimizing downtime, and resolving client-reported issues.
• Participating actively in agile team activities such as daily stand-ups, design sessions, code reviews, and sprint demos.
• Integrating test development into your workflow by writing unit and integration tests.
• Staying updated on platform changes, plugins, and industry trends.

Skills and Aptitudes

The Candidate will have these required skills:

• Experience designing, coding, and deploying scalable software
• Proficiency in PHP, SQL databases, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS (LAMP/Moodle stack preferred)
• Experience working with web services and APIs
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences in English.
• Adaptability and quick learning abilities with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in software testing
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in agile projects.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud-based infrastructures.

Preferable skills

• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Knowledge or experience with Moodle-based solutions.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud-based infrastructures.
• Experience with CI/CD

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Open LMS is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.