LMS Application Architect

Blue Rose Consulting Group•Washington, DC

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Blue Rose Consulting Group is seeking an experienced LMS Application Architect to serve as the subject matter expert for maintaining, optimizing, and enhancing Totara and Moodle Learning Management Systems. The role architects and implements enhancements to keep these platforms robust, scalable, reliable, and aligned with organizational needs. It includes analyzing system configurations, identifying improvements, and leading technical upgrades while minimizing user disruption and preserving integration with existing infrastructure. The architect collaborates with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, troubleshoot application and infrastructure issues, and deliver solutions that support evolving project needs. The position supports Linux-based environments, PHP solutions, AWS cloud deployments, application deployment automation, system security, and performance optimization. The role is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work arrangement, and requires US citizenship and Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

At least 10 years of Moodle experience.
At least 10 years of Learning Management Systems (LMS) experience.
Technical expertise with Totara.
7–10 years of Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience.
7–10 years of PHP programming experience.
7–10 years of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience.
Proficiency working within Linux environments.
Hands-on experience supporting cloud-based deployments using AWS.
Strong understanding of Moodle and Totara functionality and upgrade requirements.
Ability to analyze system configurations and identify technical improvements.
Experience supporting application upgrades and maintaining system reliability.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
US citizenship.
Ability to obtain or hold Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ansible or other automation tools.
Experience with containerized deployments of Totara and/or Moodle.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical subject matter expert for Totara and Moodle LMS platforms.
Maintain and optimize existing Learning Management Systems.
Architect and implement platform enhancements to improve scalability, reliability, and functionality.
Analyze current system configurations and identify areas for improvement.
Lead the technical execution of LMS upgrades while minimizing user disruption and maintaining integration with existing infrastructure.
Define technical requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Troubleshoot LMS application and infrastructure issues.
Support Linux-based environments and develop and maintain solutions using PHP.
Support cloud-based LMS deployments using AWS.
Apply LMS architecture, system security, and performance optimization practices.
Manage large-scale application upgrades and support automation of application deployment processes.
Maintain system reliability and platform performance.
Support the technical requirements and upgrade paths associated with Moodle and Totara.