Moodle Developer

We’re looking for a Moodle Developer to lead the development, enhancement and integration of our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), delivering a modern, engaging and mobile first learning experience for students (and staff) across Cardiff Met.

• Developing, customising and enhancing Moodle — including plugins, themes, dashboards and modules — to create intuitive, accessible and high performing learning experiences.
• Rolling out and optimising the Moodle Mobile App for all students, ensuring seamless access to learning materials, notifications and interactive features across devices.
• Strengthening Moodle integrations with the University mobile app, enabling smooth navigation through features such as single sign on, real time data syncing, personalised content feeds, course resources, assessment data and forums.
• Consolidating and enhancing integrations across learning platforms, reducing fragmentation and ensuring a consistent, connected student journey.
• Improving performance, accessibility and user experience across desktop and mobile platforms, ensuring inclusive and equitable access for all learners.
• Leveraging Moodle 4.5’s built in AI capabilities, using tools such as automated course summaries, intelligent content recommendations and text to image generation to enhance learning and assist academic staff.

In this role, you’ll help shape a learning digital ecosystem that truly makes a difference, empowering students, supporting staff, and strengthening the digital experience across the university.

You’ll bring strong technical expertise in Moodle development and a passion for creating high-quality digital learning experiences in a complex environment.

• Proven, hands‑on experience delivering Moodle customisation, plug‑ins, integrations, and enhancements.
• Strong development skills in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript, with a deep understanding of Moodle architecture and capabilities and deep knowledge on developing and using APIs.
• Experience working with the Moodle Mobile Application and supporting upgrades, enhancements and troubleshooting.

We are a values‑based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

For more information about the role please contact Hywel Bufton on , or feel free to contact Aleks Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on aj

All applications must be submitted online.

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

If you think you might need visa sponsorship to work in the UK, we recommend checking the Home Office’s Skilled Worker visa requirements before applying. This will help you understand the eligibility criteria, including salary thresholds which vary by role. You can also use the UK Government’s visa and immigration eligibility tool to explore your options.

Sponsorship eligibility depends on both the role and individual circumstances. While our Recruitment Team cannot provide immigration advice, we’re happy to assist with any general questions. Please feel free to contact us on staff or 44

All offers are conditional on having or obtaining the legal right to work in the UK. For more information about right to work and visas, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.