Software Developer Moodle
- Belval, Esch an der Alzette
- Unbefristet
- Vollzeit
Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.Your roleThe Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine is seeking a dedicated and innovative Software Developer with expertise in Moodle to join our Faculty of Science, Technology, and Medicine (FSTM). This position is pivotal in advancing our strategic goals in international academic collaboration, digital education, and the acquisition of European funding.This role supports the University’s strategic objectives outlined in the Strategy Framework 2020>2039 and the Stratégie internationale de l’Université du Luxembourg, emphasizing:
- International mobility and the expansion of joint/double diplomas
- Successful implementation of projects like EUMaster4HPC, AI Factory, and CYBERUS
- Strengthening the University’s profile as a center of excellence in international education and digital learning
- Analyze, design, develop, configure, and support Moodle and related software applications
- Translate academic and administrative requirements into robust, scalable, and user-friendly technical solutions
- Collaborate with academic teams to support joint/double diploma programs and international teaching initiatives
- Ensure Moodle is effectively tailored to the needs of multiple university partners and EU-funded projects
- Support integration efforts for EU grant programs, including Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and Digital Europe
- Maintain comprehensive documentation, testing protocols, and integration standards for all Moodle-based systems
- Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Educational Technology, or a related field. Certifications in Moodle development or LMS administration (desirable)
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience with Moodle (plugin development, customization, integration). Experience working in higher education, research institutions, or in EU-funded project environments is highly desirable. Experience with collaborative academic projects across multiple institutions is an asset
- Technical skills:
- Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL
- Strong knowledge of Moodle architecture, APIs, plugin development, and theming
- Familiarity with web services, REST/SOAP APIs, LTI, and SCORM
- Experience with Linux-based servers, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (e.g., Docker)
- Understanding of SAML, OAuth, and SSO integration for secure access across institutions
- Soft skills: Strong organizational, communication, and networking skills
- Knowledge: Familiarity with EU higher education strategies, particularly Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and Digital Europe programs
- Languages: Proficiency in English and French; knowledge of German and Luxembourgish is an asset
- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Campus Belval
- Internal Title: Software developer
- Job Reference: UOL07595