Senior Moodle Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain Moodle Workplace interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to deliver engaging, responsive, and user-friendly learning experiences.
• Design and optimize mobile-friendly and responsive layouts to ensure consistent usability across devices.
• Apply UX best practices to improve navigation, accessibility, and learner engagement within Moodle.
• Ensure full compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and WCAG standards, validating accessibility across all Moodle content and themes.
• Configure and administer Moodle Workplace settings, including themes, plugins, and system configurations.
• Create, structure, and manage courses, activities, and learning content aligned with organizational training objectives.
• Manage user accounts, including creation, updates, and deactivation, ensuring accurate access control.
• Assign and maintain roles and permissions to enforce security and governance standards.
• Administer training assignments, including courses, programs, and certifications, and monitor learner progress and completion.
• Design and manage programs and certifications, including renewal rules and reporting.
• Develop and maintain competency frameworks and learning plans, tracking progress and outcomes for individuals and teams.
• Develop and maintain custom Moodle Workplace reports to track user activity, course completion, compliance, and performance metrics.
• Transform, cleanse, and organize data using Excel and Power BI to meet operational and leadership reporting requirements.
• Integrate and consolidate data from multiple sources to produce accurate, actionable insights.
• Analyze trends and performance data to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Automate recurring reporting workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Design and deliver clear, executive-ready dashboards and visualizations using Power BI.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical and user issues within Moodle Workplace.
• Provide user training, documentation, and ongoing support to ensure effective adoption and usage of the platform.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders through clear documentation, guidance, and technical explanations.
• Collaborate with IT teams, instructional designers, and educators to align platform functionality with instructional and business needs.
• Support course content built with SCORM and xAPI, ensuring compatibility and accurate tracking.
• Average, install, configure, and maintain Moodle plugins to extend system functionality.
• Average, utilize basic SQL queries to support reporting, troubleshooting, and data validation.
• Average, utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code changes, enhancements, and deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 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.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Homeland Security EOD clearance (Requirements 1. Proof of US Citizenship, 2. Favorable Background Investigation)
• Clearance Preference: 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).