Lead Totara Developer
- InApp
- 12 - 15 years
- Kochi
- 9 months ago
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Job Description
Job Description
Role Overview
Role Overview
Lead Totara Developer with expertise in Moodle/Totara LMS and strong PHP, database, and API development skills. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, be capable of understanding and troubleshooting existing Totara/Moodle code, and work towards enhancing and optimizing LMS performance. While prior experience in Docker and PHP Unit testing is a plus, the ability to understand and modify existing LMS code with minimal supervision is crucial.
Mandatory Skills Totara Moodle LMS Development, PHP, Database Management, API Development.
Key Responsibilities Technical Responsibilities: - Develop, customize, and optimize Totara LMS to meet business and user needs.
- Read and interpret existing Moodle/Totara code to troubleshoot, enhance, and integrate new functionalities.
- Implement and refine Totara API usage for enhanced system functionality.
- Conduct database queries, including JOIN operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Identify and fix security vulnerabilities, including XSS and SQL injection risks.
- Implement and maintain unit testing (PHPUnit) for custom features and improvements.
- Optimize LMS performance, including troubleshooting slow database queries and system lag.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical implementations.
- Guide junior developers in best practices related to Totara customization and PHP development.
- Participate in code reviews and documentation to maintain high development standards.
- Work closely with QA and DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and version control.
- Ensure compliance with e-learning standards like SCORM, xAPI, and LTI.
- Totara Moodle LMS Development Experience in customizing, troubleshooting, and extending LMS functionalities.
- PHP Strong hands-on experience in writing and reviewing secure, optimized PHP code.
- Database Management Ability to write efficient SQL queries, including JOIN operations.
- API Development Familiarity with Moodle/Totara APIs like get_string(), web services, and RESTful API integration.
- Security Best Practices Knowledge of preventing XSS vulnerabilities, input validation, and sanitization.
- Performance Optimization Ability to analyze and optimize LMS performance issues.
- Docker Containerization Understanding of containerized LMS deployments.
- Unit Testing (PHPUnit) Experience in writing and executing automated tests for PHP-based applications.
- DevOps CI/CD Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, and automated deployment workflows.
- Cloud Server Management Experience with AWS, Linux, and Nginx/Apache.
- Excellent communication skills Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate with teams.
- Problem-solving mindset Capable of troubleshooting and identifying root causes in LMS issues.
- Self-driven Independent Can read and modify existing LMS code with minimal guidance.
- Attention to detail Ensures code quality, security, and performance optimizations.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Software DevelopmentRole: Technical ArchitectEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: InAppLocation(s): Kochi+ View Contact
Keyskills: E-learning LMS Version control GIT Linux nginx Moodle PHP Unit testing Apache
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