At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and enhance Moodle systems to support top-notch educational experiences.
- Company: Join Arden University, a leader in digital education solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, a generous pension plan, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while working with innovative tech.
- Qualifications: Experience in Moodle development, PHP, and Agile methodologies required.
Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 per annum
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Reporting into: VLE Development Manager
Department: IT
Role Overview
As a Moodle Developer, you will engage with the full software development lifecycle to develop University Learning systems (Moodle) and contribute to the team's vision of developing best in class digital solutions in order to enable excellent educational provision for our students.
Qualifications
- Moodle plug‑in development
- Mobile application development
- Excellent knowledge of software development principles, theory and practice
- PHP, employing OO Programming principles and Design Patterns
- Agile methodology experience
- REST APIs and HTTP protocols
- XDebug and PHPUnit
- Linux command line, including BASH / shell scripting
Benefits
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays on‑top, and even a Christmas closure!
- A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
- SimplyHealth plan option
- Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
- Access to Perkbox benefits
- Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
- Plus, other excellent benefits
- Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.
Sponsorship Statement
Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
Closing Date: 30th June
Moodle (PHP) Developer in Leeds employer: Arden University
Arden University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous benefits including 30 days of holiday, a robust pension plan, and opportunities for free education, we foster an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to innovative digital solutions in the heart of the educational sector.
