Key Responsibilities: Moodle Platform Development & Customization

Customize educational platforms for the Educar Mais group schools, focusing on:

PHP Development & Customization

• Develop or adapt PHP plugins and modules.
• Create personalized themes using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Adjust platform functionalities based on pedagogical requirements.

System Integrations

• Connect Moodle to external systems (System, WeHelp, paciente 360, EBRAMED-MD.PLAY, etc.) via APIs.
• Synchronize user data, courses, and certificates with the core system.
• Automate online certificate issuance processes.

Administration & Maintenance

• Monitor performance and implement improvements (caching, query optimization).
• Update Moodle versions and associated components.
• Perform backups and ensure robust information security.
• Generate specialized reports and dashboards for user monitoring demands.

Technical Support & Documentation

• Provide support to teachers, tutors, coordinators, students, and managers.
• Document processes and established best practices.
• Test new functionalities and resolve bugs.

Essential Requirements (Basic Skills)

Moodle Expertise

• Proven experience with Moodle installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Customization of themes, plugins, and blocks.
• Knowledge of Moodle's client-server architecture.

PHP Proficiency

• Mastery of PHP, including Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Experience developing plugins and extensions for Moodle.
• Integration using RESTful and SOAP APIs.

Advanced MySQL Knowledge

• Database modeling and optimization.
• Creation of complex queries and personalized reports.
• Backup, restoration, and data security management.

Front-end Fundamentals

• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (jQuery).
• Visual customization of responsive Moodle themes.

Security & Best Practices

• Managing access control and permissions.
• Protection against common vulnerabilities (XSS, SQL Injection).
• Executing regular updates and monitoring logs.

Integration Skills

• Experience integrating educational systems, ERPs, CRMs, and videoconferencing tools.
• Knowledge of LTI, SCORM, and Web Services.

Support & Collaboration

• Providing technical support to various users (students, teachers, managers).
• Creating manuals and usage guides; ability to conduct training.
• Effective communication with pedagogical and IT teams; collaboration on multidisciplinary projects.

Technical Competencies (Hardskills)

Backend Development

• PHP (7.4+): Developing Moodle plugins, themes, and integrations.
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Structuring reusable and scalable code.
• REST and SOAP APIs: Creating and consuming services for external system integration.

Database Management

• MySQL / MariaDB / PostgreSQL: Modeling, query optimization, maintenance, and security.
• Advanced SQL: Creating personalized reports, triggers, and procedures.

Front-end (Intermediate Level)

• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery: Customizing Moodle themes and interfaces.
• Bootstrap: Ensuring responsiveness and mobile compatibility.

Moodle Platform Specifics

• Installation and configuration (Linux environments with Apache/Nginx).
• Theme and plugin customization.
• Management of courses, users, and permissions.
• Knowledge of SCORM, LTI, H5P for interactive content integration.

Security & Performance Optimization

• Access control and permissions management.
• Vulnerability protection (XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection).
• Performance optimization (cache, cron jobs, asset compression).

Integrations & Automation

• Integration with academic systems, ERPs, and CRMs.
• Automating enrollments, certificate issuance, and reporting.
• Using Web Services and external authentication (OAuth2, LDAP, SAML).

Testing & Version Control

• Unit and functional testing experience.
• Git / GitHub / GitLab: Code versioning and team collaboration.

Infrastructure & DevOps

• Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS): Server administration.
• Docker / Docker Compose: Managing development and production environments.
• Basic CI/CD: Continuous integration and delivery.

Preferred Qualifications (Differentials)

• Degree in Education/Teaching combined with Systems Development.

Additional Information

• Work Model: 100% Remote
• Schedule: Flexible
• Compensation: R$ 40/hour
• Contract Type: PJ (Independent Contractor)
• Workload: On-Demand

Benefits

• Free access to the SAUDEAENERGIA Program (includes Telemedicine medical assistance).
• Access to Solides Academy for continuous professional development.
• Organizational culture focused on innovation, health, and social impact.
• Participation in transformative health projects across Brazil.