Senior Moodle Engineer

Sev1tech, Inc. Senior Moodle Engineer US-- Job ID: Type: Full Time W/Benefits Ret Match # of Openings: 1 Remote Overview We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Moodle Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for supporting the establishment, configuration, migration and ongoing Operations and Maintenance of eLearning content for our federal customer, supporting a user base of up to 100,000 users. This role blends technical engineering, system integration, development, Tier 3 support, and security best practices to deliver a secure, scalable, and high-performing eLearning environment. If you are a talented Moodle Workplace Integration Engineer with experience in eLearning content migration and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end integration of Moodle Workplace with enterprise systems, APIs, identity management, and third-party tools to ensure seamless functionality. Configure and customize Moodle core settings, plugins, and themes to meet program-specific requirements. Develop and maintain custom plugins and modules to extend Moodle capabilities, ensuring adherence to coding standards and security best practices. Build and maintain PHP-based solutions, including custom scripts and automation for administrative tasks. Manage Moodle database operations, schema design, query optimization, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Implement robust version control (Git) workflows for collaborative development, testing, and deployment. Support course migration, structure course completion workflows, and automate course enrollment and reporting. Collaborate with instructional designers to ensure learning materials, assessments, and certificates are properly configured. Perform quality assurance testing and debugging of new courses, integrations, and platform updates before release. Oversee server management, web server configuration (Apache/Nginx), and cloud-hosted infrastructure for scalability and high availability. Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data protection and business continuity. Optimize platform performance, caching, and load balancing to support a large user base. Enforce security best practices, including user authentication, role-based access control, encryption, and compliance. Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex technical issues, providing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Collaborate with Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams to resolve incidents efficiently and prevent recurrence. Work closely with project managers, stakeholders, and IT teams to achieve milestones within defined timelines. Participate in cross-team reviews and technical working groups to maintain platform health and security posture. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered. Min 5 years experience in integrating and configuring Moodle Workplace in large-scale environments, preferably in a federal or enterprise setting. Strong understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS), eLearning platforms, and instructional design principles. Experience in migrating eLearning content from legacy systems to Moodle Workplace, including data extraction, transformation, and loading processes. Knowledge of authentication protocols, access control mechanisms, and security best practices in the eLearning domain. Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, along with experience in customizing Moodle Workplace themes, templates, and plugins. Familiarity with cloud platforms, databases, and server infrastructure, such as AWS, Azure, MySQL, and Apache servers. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Moodle Workplace integrations. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to ensure accuracy and quality in the migration and integration processes. Experience working in federal or government contracts, with knowledge of security clearance processes and compliance regulations (preferred). Relevant certifications such as Moodle Certified Integration Specialist or Moodle Certified Administrator are highly desirable. Eligibility/Clearance Requirements *Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Homeland Security EOD clearance (Requirements: Proof of US Citizenship, Favorable Background Investigation) Qualifications Active DHS/CISA suitability - 1st priority Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret - 2nd choice DoD Top Secret + willingness to obtain DHS/CISA suitability - 3rd choice (it can take 10-60 days to obtain suitability; work can only begin once suitability is fully adjudicated). #J-18808-Ljbffr