Educational Application Developer📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Food Industries Polytechnic (FIP) is seeking an Educational Application Developer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the educational technology solutions that support FIP's teaching and learning objectives. The role requires a strong technical background with experience across multiple programming languages and frameworks, with a focus on educational platforms and systems. The developer will work with core institutional systems including the Learning Management System (LMS), Student Information System (SIS), the institutional website, and online assessment platforms to ensure these systems are robust, user-friendly, and aligned with academic and administrative needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, configure, and customize the Learning Management System (LMS) to meet FIP’s specific teaching and learning requirements, including building custom plugins, themes, and automated workflows.
- Manage LMS course structures, user roles, enrollment processes, and grading configurations, and integrate the LMS with other institutional systems through APIs.
- Coordinate platform upgrades for the LMS and ensure its continuous availability and optimal performance, while providing guidance and support to academic staff on LMS utilization.
- Develop and customize Student Information System (SIS) modules to support academic records, enrollment, and results management, including building automated workflows and data interfaces.
- Generate custom reports and data exports from the SIS, ensure data accuracy, manage access permissions, and maintain regular system backups, collaborating with the Registrar's office to align SIS functionality with institutional processes.
- Develop and maintain the FIP institutional website (********, building new pages, features, and content structures, and manage the Content Management System (CMS) configuration, user access, and content publishing workflows.
- Ensure the institutional website remains secure, up-to-date, and optimized for performance.
- Configure and customize online assessment and examination systems, develop question banks, assessment templates, and automated grading workflows, and integrate assessment tools with the LMS and SIS.
- Design and develop additional web-based applications, portals, or tools to support FIP’s educational programs and operations, and customize or extend existing platforms to meet evolving institutional requirements.
- Evaluate and integrate suitable third-party educational technology solutions, maintain clear technical documentation and user guides, and support the IT team on related infrastructure, security, and system integration tasks.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in web development.
- Experience in the educational technology sector is preferred.
- A WordPress certification would be an advantage.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Experience with educational technology platforms.
- Understanding of academic and business processes within an educational institution.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Required Skills
- Programming Languages & Frameworks: Strong proficiency in PHP, React, ****, Python, and C#. Experience with ****, Django, and Laravel. Expertise in WordPress development and customization. Knowledge of ***** and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- LMS Platforms: Experience with LMS platforms such as Moodle, Canvas, or similar.
- Database Management: Experience with MySQL, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Knowledge of database optimization for educational applications. Understanding of data security and privacy requirements in education.
- Front-end Technologies: Advanced HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript skills. Experience with Bootstrap and responsive design. Knowledge of front-end build tools. Proficiency in version control systems.
- E-learning: Experience with e-learning content development tools.
Work Environment
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working with core institutional systems and supporting academic and administrative departments within the Food Industries Polytechnic.
Requirements
- Requires 5-10 Years experience
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