Learning Management System Application Architect

accenturefederalservices; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 116,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Washington, DC is seeking an LMS Specialist to maintain and optimize Totara and Moodle. You will architect enhancements, lead upgrades, and ensure robust, scalable configurations aligned with program needs.

The role requires hands-on Linux, PHP, and AWS experience, plus familiarity with Moodle/Totara upgrade paths. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver reliable learning platforms.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Linux environments, PHP development, and cloud-based deployments using AWS.
• Familiarity with the unique features and upgrade paths of both Moodle and Totara will be crucial.
• Exposure to best practices in LMS architecture, system security, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize Totara and Moodle LMS platforms.
• Architect and implement enhancements and upgrades.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Lead deployment automation and ensure high availability.

Skills

Linux

PHP

AWS

Moodle

Totara

LMS architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

In this role, you will serve as the subject matter expert responsible for maintaining and optimizing both Totara and Moodle learning management systems (LMS). Your primary focus will be to architect and implement enhancements that ensure these platforms are robust, scalable, and aligned with organizational needs. You will analyze current system configurations, identify areas for improvement, and lead the technical execution of upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to users and seamless integration with existing infrastructure. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential as you define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver solutions that support the evolving demands of the project. Your ability to manage large-scale application upgrades, automate deployment processes, and maintain system reliability will be key to your success in this dynamic and impactful role.

To excel in this position, you should have:

• Hands‑on experience with Linux environments, PHP development, and cloud-based deployments using AWS.
• Familiarity with the unique features and upgrade paths of both Moodle and Totara will be crucial as you navigate complex technical challenges.
• Exposure to best practices in LMS architecture, system security, and performance optimization will help you deliver high-quality results.

Here is what you need:

• Technical expertise in Totara or Moodle
• Proficiency with Linux
• Strong PHP programming skills
• Bachelor's degree

Bonus if you have:

• Experience with Ansible (or other) automation tools
• Containerized deployments of Totara and/or Moodle
• Experience with AWS

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$116,000 - $139,700 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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