Senior Software Developer — Totara Expert & Tech Leader

Totara; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic software company in the UK is seeking a Software Developer or Senior Software Developer to design and maintain high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in PHP, JavaScript, and Totara or Moodle, along with excellent problem-solving capabilities. This role offers professional development opportunities, enhanced parental leave, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Enhanced Parental Leave

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance 4x Salary

Professional Development Opportunities

Annual Wellbeing Allowance

New Joiner home working set-up allowance

Additional Paid Leave: Birthday off, Working days between Christmas and New Years Eve

Qualifications

• Proficiency in a modern programming language, such as PHP.
• Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks, such as JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of Totara or Moodle (customization and development).
• Proficient with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
• Experience with version control systems (ideally GitLab).
• Knowledge of API's.
• Ability to leverage Agile principles.
• Experience in scoping and estimating project and development tasks.
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and support the Totara codebase and other products.
• Customize and extend functionality of Totara.
• Implement new features and resolve complex issues.
• Support and coach other Developers.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

Totara or Moodle

PostgreSQL

GitLab

API knowledge

Agile principles

Problem solving

Debugging skills

Communication skills

Job description

A dynamic software company in the UK is seeking a Software Developer or Senior Software Developer to design and maintain high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in PHP, JavaScript, and Totara or Moodle, along with excellent problem-solving capabilities. This role offers professional development opportunities, enhanced parental leave, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.