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In this role, you will develop modern extensions in the Moodle environment, work on enhancing the Moodle core code, and create project-specific Moodle environments, while applying agile methods and software engineering standards.
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Your role in the team
- You gather and analyze requirements in close collaboration with the Center for Learning and Innovation as well as internal and external partners.
- You design and implement modern enhancements for research, teaching, and digital examinations.
- You continuously develop the Moodle core code and the third-party plugins in use.
- You create and further develop support tools in a targeted manner.
- You implement software engineering standards and ZDI methods (code reviews, unit tests, continuous integration, etc.).
- You plan, implement, and operate project-specific Moodle environments.
- You actively engage with the Moodle community to incorporate best practices and technical innovations.
- You support researchers and staff in using and further developing Moodle.
- You will contribute to second-level support for the Learning Management System.
- You monitor and assess technical trends in the Moodle ecosystem and develop innovative solutions.
Our expectations of you
Education
- You have successfully completed a university degree (at least at bachelor’s level) in computer science, business informatics, or a related IT field. Alternatively, you have completed vocational training in IT or comparable training (e.g., in business administration) with an IT focus, and have several years of relevant professional experience.
Qualifications
- You have knowledge of relational databases (particularly PostgreSQL) and data analysis.
- You have programming skills in a systems programming language (e.g., Rust).
- Knowledge of system administration in Linux-based server environments is an advantage.
- You have a strong commitment to quality, work in a structured manner, and enjoy agile development.
- You have excellent communication and consulting skills when working with a range of stakeholders.
- You actively contribute to a dynamic university environment and help shape technological trends.
- You demonstrate team spirit, initiative, and a solution-oriented mindset.
Experience
- You have in-depth knowledge of PHP and ideally experience with the Moodle ecosystem or a comparable LMS.
- You have experience working with web technologies (e.g., TypeScript, React/Preact frontend, REST architecture, Deno, CSS, HTML).
- You have practical experience in software engineering, ideally using a range of techniques.
- You have practical experience in creating unit and integration tests (TDD & BDD, e.g. PHPUnit, Behat).
What we offer
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
- A role at one of Germany’s most modern digital universities, where your work has a direct impact on the day-to-day studies of students and teaching staff.
- A supportive, collegial, and interdisciplinary team.
- Active support for your career goals through training and development opportunities.
- Numerous benefits of public service, such as an attractive occupational pension scheme (VBL) for employees, 30 days of annual leave, an annual bonus, and a secure job even in times of crisis.
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About your employer
The FernUniversität in Hagen is certainly unique. For 40 years, it has been the state distance-learning university in the German-speaking world and thus offers an incomparable academic education for those who do not want or cannot enroll at a traditional university. With its comprehensive range of teaching and learning materials, it is the right choice for anyone seeking a full academic education.
- 1974
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid
- Education System
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