Netcom Learning

Moodle Tech Lead

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Gandhinagar, Gujarat, IND

In-Office

Senior level

Edtech • Information Technology • Professional Services

The Role

Lead the technical strategy, development, customization, integrations, security, and operations of a large-scale Moodle LMS serving over 350,000 learners. Manage developers, architecture, plugins, themes, databases, caching, servers, upgrades, performance, uptime, disaster recovery, and incident response. Lead code reviews, sprint planning, documentation, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable platform delivery.

Summary Generated by Built In

Job Title: Moodle Tech Lead

Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Experience: 5+ years

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned Moodle Tech Lead to own the technical strategy, development, and operations of our Moodle-based LMS platform. You will lead a team of developers, drive platform architecture decisions, and ensure a seamless learning experience for 350,000+ global learners.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Moodle platform development, customization, and feature enhancements
Design and implement custom themes, workflows, and user experience improvements
Integrate Moodle with third-party systems (CRMs, payment gateways, SSO, APIs)
Develop, maintain, and audit custom Moodle plugins (activity modules, blocks, authentication, reports)
Evaluate and integrate third-party plugins with security and performance in mind
Maintain clean, documented, version-controlled plugin codebases
Oversee Moodle server configuration, upgrades, and performance tuning
Manage database optimization (MySQL/PostgreSQL), caching (Redis/Memcached), and CDN integration
Ensure platform uptime, disaster recovery readiness, and incident response
Define and enforce platform security standards and access controls
Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and technical documentation
Liaise with external vendors and Moodle partners as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on Moodle development and administration experience
Strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and MySQL/PostgreSQL
Deep understanding of Moodle architecture, APIs, and plugin development framework
Experience with Moodle integrations (SSO/SAML, REST APIs, LTI, payment gateways)
Familiarity with server environments — Linux, Apache/Nginx, Docker
Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of LMS security, GDPR/data privacy compliance
Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage cross-functional stakeholders
Experience with mobile app integrations for LMS (iOS/Android)
Familiarity with analytics tools (Mixpanel, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity) integrated with Moodle
Knowledge of xAPI / Tin Can or SCORM standards
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Prior experience in EdTech or a platform serving large-scale global learners

Skills Required

5+ years of hands-on Moodle development and administration experience
Strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and MySQL/PostgreSQL
Deep understanding of Moodle architecture, APIs, and plugin development framework
Experience with Moodle integrations, including SSO/SAML, REST APIs, LTI, and payment gateways
Familiarity with Linux, Apache/Nginx, and Docker server environments
Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of LMS security and GDPR/data privacy compliance
Ability to lead technical teams and manage cross-functional stakeholders
Experience with iOS and Android mobile app integrations for LMS
Familiarity with Mixpanel, Google Analytics, and Microsoft Clarity integrations
Knowledge of xAPI/Tin Can or SCORM standards
Exposure to AWS, GCP, or Azure
Prior EdTech or large-scale global learner platform experience