Quick Summary
This hands-on role involves configuring and launching a Moodle-based Learning Management System (LMS) and learner dashboard for Foster Parents and Kinship Caregivers, translating functional requirements into a production-ready solution. Key responsibilities include Moodle LTS core and plugin configuration for SCORM 1.2 and video, implementing learner dashboard UX, setting up learning structures (paths, badges, tier gating), configuring ILT features, notifications, and reporting. The engineer will ensure strict security (MFA, TLS), accessibility (ADA Title II / WCAG 2.1 AA), and performance, collaborating with IT ops for deployment in a state-managed Docker/Kubernetes environment, and providing admin enablement and knowledge transfer. Required skills include Moodle administration/configuration experience (SCORM 1.2, video, learning paths, badges, tier gating), strong security fundamentals, practical accessibility knowledge, Docker/Kubernetes experience, and technical documentation/training abilities.
We are seeking a hands-on implementation engineer to configure and launch a Moodle-based Learning Management System and learner dashboard for Foster Parents and Kinship Caregivers. The role will translate our Scope of Work and Functional Requirements into a production-ready solution, working closely with IT, the Training Team (admins), and business stakeholders. The environment will be state-managed Docker/Kubernetes, with strict requirements for security (MFA, TLS), accessibility (ADA Title II / WCAG 2.1 AA), non-functional performance, and operational runbooks.
Key Responsibilities: Moodle Configuration & Theming
- Configure Moodle LTS core and required plugins to support SCORM 1.2 Captivate modules and MP4 video delivery. Implement learner dashboard UX (cards/tiles, circular progress indicators, resume/recommended learning, DHW branding), responsive for desktop/tablet/mobile.
- Learning Structure & Logic: Set up Tiers, Development Pathways, Trainings, Badges, and tier gating (Tier 2/3 unlock after Tier 1 completion). Auto-assign Pre-Licensing/Tier 1 to new users; provide open-catalog fallback if needed.
- ILT (Instructor-Led Training) Features: Configure optional online registration, waitlists, capacity limits, session calendars, and region/virtual filters. Enable roster upload and completion recording; (attendance tools preferred, manual acceptable).
- Notifications & Communications: Implement email + in-app alerts for assignment, reminder, overdue (7-day cadence), completion, approval/denial.
- Reporting & Transcripts: Deliver reports per user, course, date range, development pathway, and a list of all who completed the Pre-Licensing/Tier 1 suite. Configure DHW-branded transcripts; enable external certificate uploads; surface attempt counts to admins.
- Versioning & Retirement: Enforce completions by course version; archive retired courses (hidden from learners); retain certificate access.
- Security, Accessibility, and Compliance: Enforce username/password auth with MFA for admins/state employees; ensure HTTPS/TLS, password policy, session timeouts, and immutable audit logs. Guide course/content owners on captions, transcripts, alt text, keyboard navigation; support ADA Title II / WCAG 2.1 AA conformance and testing.
- Hosting & Operations (State-Managed Docker/Kubernetes): Collaborate with IT ops to deploy Moodle in Docker/K8s; document backups (daily + incrementals), DR (RPO 24h / RTO 8h), monitoring/logging, patching cadence, and promotion across DEV/TEST/UAT/PROD. Size for bulk assignment up to ~6,000 users; meet performance targets (e.g., page render).
- Admin Enablement & Knowledge Transfer: Train Training Team admins (~10) on content management, enrollment, ILT sessions, reporting, transcripts, and operational procedures. Provide clear runbooks and admin documentation; support UAT and go-live cutover.
Skills & Experience
Must-Have
- Moodle administration/configuration experience (production deployments), including SCORM 1.2 and video delivery.
- Proven implementation of learning paths / pathways, badges, tier gating, and role-based permissions.
- Hands-on with notifications (email/in-app), reporting, transcripts, and certificates in Moodle.
- Strong security fundamentals: MFA, TLS/HTTPS, password policy, session management, and audit logging.
- Practical knowledge of accessibility (ADA Title II context; WCAG 2.1 AA) and content remediation best practices (captions, transcripts, alt text, keyboard navigation).
- Experience working in Docker/Kubernetes environments; collaboration with IT ops for backups, DR, monitoring, patching, and environment promotion.
- Ability to write clear technical documentation/runbooks and conduct admin training.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills (IT + business + Training Team).
Nice-to-Have
- PHP/MariaDB/Postgres familiarity for Moodle stack; Linux administration basics.
- Experience configuring ILT features (registration, waitlists, capacity, calendar, region/virtual) and roster/attendance workflows.
- Experience delivering solutions in public sector or regulated environments.
- Exposure to performance tuning for low-bandwidth users and responsive UX on mobile/tablet.
- Familiarity with REST/webhooks to prepare for future portal integration (out of scope for Phase 1).
For applications and inquiries, contact: [email protected]