Digital Learning Platform Architect

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Digital Learning Platform Architect for a fully remote role. The candidate will design, develop and optimize scalable LMS platforms for a global user base, ensuring security, privacy and robust performance.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to translating business needs into technical architecture. The role requires 10+ years in software architecture for large-scale web apps, strong cloud and microservices expertise, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and development, with focus on large-scale web applications and platforms.
• Proven experience designing and implementing LMS or similar educational platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages (Java, Python, Node.js) and databases (SQL, NoSQL).
• Familiarity with API design and frontend frameworks, plus Agile experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, high-performance, secure LMS and related edtech solutions.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and UX/UI teams to translate requirements into architectural designs.
• Define technology standards, patterns, and best practices for platform development and integration.
• Evaluate technologies and tools to support evolution and new features.
• Oversee implementation of architectural designs and mentor development teams.
• Ensure platform compliance with data privacy regulations and security best practices.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimize the learning platform for UX and efficiency.
• Stay current with trends in edtech and software architecture.

Skills

LMS design

Software architecture

Remote collaboration

Agile development

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT

Master's degree in CS/SE/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Java

Python

Node.js

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking educational technology company, is looking for a highly skilled Digital Learning Platform Architect to join their dynamic team. This is a critical, fully remote role focused on designing, developing, and optimizing the architecture of our cutting-edge online learning platforms. You will play a key part in shaping the future of digital education by ensuring our platforms are scalable, robust, secure, and user-friendly. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of software architecture, learning management systems (LMS), and the broader educational technology landscape. Working remotely, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional learning experiences to a global user base. Our client is committed to innovation and empowering learners worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, high-performance, and secure learning management systems (LMS) and related educational technology solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and UX/UI designers to translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs.
• Define technology standards, patterns, and best practices for platform development and integration.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to support platform evolution and new feature development.
• Oversee the implementation of architectural designs, providing technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
• Ensure platform compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, POPIA) and security best practices.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization of the learning platform to enhance user experience and system efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in edtech and software architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and development, with a significant focus on large-scale web applications and platforms.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex Learning Management Systems (LMS) or similar educational platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Strong understanding of various programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js) and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Familiarity with API design, integration patterns, and modern frontend frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with remote teams.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a generous retirement fund contribution. As this is a fully remote position, employees enjoy significant flexibility in their work schedule and location. Opportunities for continuous professional development include access to online courses, industry conferences, and certifications. We also provide a home office stipend, ensuring you have a comfortable and productive workspace. Our client fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, offering clear pathways for career growth and advancement within the organization. Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual and company success.