Moodle Developer

Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Moodle Developer supports the development, maintenance, and operation of LSU Online & Continuing Education's Learning Management System (Moodle). This entry-level to mid-level position is ideal for someone with strong PHP experience who is eager to learn and grow in a higher ed environment. Working under the guidance of senior developers and administrators, the Moodle Developer will contribute to the upkeep, performance, and small-scale enhancements of the LMS and its related systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years as a software developer.
• Experience in developing, maintaining and supporting web-based software systems.
• Demonstrable skills with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and querying databases.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree with 5+ years as a software developer with at least 7 of those years experience as a PHP developer.
• Experience in developing and supporting web-based software systems using Agile Methodology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the ongoing support and refinement of LSU's Moodle-based Learning Management System.
• Contribute to backend and frontend improvements by developing minor features, addressing bugs, and making performance enhancements.
• Write clean, efficient code in PHP and work with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Respond to LMS-related support requests, including technical issues reported by instructional designers, course developers, and faculty.
• Investigate and resolve problems in real time, ensuring minimal disruption to online course delivery.
• Document support resolutions and contribute ideas for long-term solutions or automation.
• Assist in testing new features, patches, and updates prior to deployment.
• Run regression tests, validate the behavior of core and third-party plugins, and support the team's broader QA processes.
• Support Moodle version upgrades and small plugin customizations.
• Participate in structured learning opportunities, including shadowing senior team members and attending knowledge-sharing sessions.

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement options.
• Various leave options.
• Paid holidays.
• Wellness benefits.
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree