Mid Fullstack Developer - Totara

Role Overview

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in AWS cloud-native development and Totara LMS customisation to design, build, and integrate scalable digital platforms.

The role will focus on:

• Building end-to-end web applications and APIs
• Extending and integrating Totara LMS (Learning Management System)
• Delivering cloud-native, secure, and scalable solutions on AWS

Key Responsibilities

1. Full Stack Development

• Design and develop frontend and backend components for enterprise applications
• Build responsive web interfaces using modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)
• Develop backend services (Node.js, Python, Java, or similar)
• Implement RESTful / GraphQL APIs and microservices architecture
• Ensure high performance, scalability, and maintainability

2. AWS Cloud Engineering

• Design and deploy solutions using AWS services such as:
  • Compute: Lambda, ECS, EC2
  • API Layer: API Gateway, AppSync
  • Data: RDS, DynamoDB, S3
  • Integration: Step Functions, EventBridge
• Implement CI/CD pipelines (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, GitHub Actions)
• Apply DevSecOps practices (IAM, WAF, GuardDuty, Secrets Manager)
• Monitor and optimise cost, performance, and reliability

3. Totara LMS Development & Integration

• Customise and extend Totara LMS to meet business requirements
• Develop integrations using Totara External GraphQL APIs (preferred modern API)
• Build and extend APIs, plugins, and services within Totara ecosystem
• Integrate Totara with external systems (HR, CRM, payment, reporting systems)
• Work with:
  • GraphQL APIs (external, AJAX, mobile)
  • OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure integrations
• Maintain and enhance LMS workflows (learning paths, certifications, reporting)

4. System Integration & Architecture

• Design integration patterns between:
  • Totara LMS
  • Enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, ticketing systems like JIRA)
  • AI/automation platforms (if applicable)
• Ensure data consistency, API governance, and security compliance
• Participate in architecture reviews and contribute to enterprise architecture standards

5. Testing & Quality Assurance

• Implement unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Ensure code quality through reviews and automated pipelines
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimise system performance

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills

• Strong full stack experience:
  • Frontend: React / Angular / Vue
  • Backend: Node.js / Python / Java / PHP
• Experience with AWS cloud-native architecture
• API development experience (REST + GraphQL)
• Strong proficiency in PHP 7/8
• Experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony, or similar
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL / PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Familiarity with REST APIs and MVC architecture
• Understanding of secure coding practices
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills
• Experience with Laravel ecosystem (Eloquent, Blade, Artisan)

Totara / LMS Experience

• Experience working with Totara LMS or Moodle-based platforms
• Hands-on experience with:
  • GraphQL APIs
  • LMS customisation (plugins, themes, workflows)
• Understanding of LMS concepts:
  • Learning paths, certifications, compliance tracking

Note: Totara uses a GraphQL-based API model with extensibility for custom services, making API-driven integration a core competency

DevOps & Engineering Practices

• CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows
• Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation / Terraform)
• Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes preferred)
• Secure coding and DevSecOps practices

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with:
  • Amazon Connect / AI-driven platforms (for digital concierge use cases)
  • Data analytics (QuickSight, Redshift)
  • Event-driven architectures
• Exposure to:
  • Multi-tenant SaaS architectures
  • Enterprise integration tools (e.g., Workato)

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams (EA, DevOps, Business)
• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Education & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in full stack and cloud development

What Success Looks Like

• Successfully deliver scalable AWS-based applications
• Seamlessly integrate and extend Totara LMS
• Maintain high system reliability, security, and performance
• Contribute to enterprise architecture and platform evolution