Systems Development Analysts (PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML)
- Recruiter
- Queen Mary University of London
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £35,319 - £41,553 per annum (grade 5)
- Posted
- 31 Jul 2014
- Closes
- 28 Aug 2014
- Sectors
- IT, Networks & Systems
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Role: Systems Development Analyst (PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML)
Department: IT Services
Salary: £35,319 - £41,553 per annum (grade 5)
Date posted: 30-07-2014
Closing date: 18-08-2014
About the Systems Development Analyst (PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML) role:
The QMUL IT Services team is seeking engaging and dynamic e-Learning Systems Development Analysts to help develop our services in a rapidly expanding e-Learning market.
You will be responsible for the installation, development, troubleshooting, and maintenance of our enterprise E-Learning systems ( LMS, lecture capture, online assessment, etc.); working directly with our educational and business users with regards to development, technical planning, testing, and implementation. Utilising your technical expertise to drive educational initiatives and innovation.
Ideally this would have been with the Moodle learning management system where you would have created and modified Moodle plugins.
The position offers the chance of working in a technical challenging environment utilizing a variety of tools and software.
Key Requirements of the Systems Development Analyst (PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML):
The successful candidate will need to have extensive hands-on experience of supporting and developing web based applications in PHP and various frameworks.
Ideally you should have experience of supporting and developing a range of e-Learning services such as for the Moodle virtual learning environment.
* Demonstrable web development application experience using programming technologies such as PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, AJAX and CSS.
* MySQL and writing complex SQL queries.
* Optimising code and queries; methodical, organised and structured approach to writing code and problem solving
* Proven experience with the use of the LAMP stack.
* Some Linux system administration and tools experience (grep, cron, ssh, scp, vi, mysql), preferably RHEL/CentOS. Comfortable working at the command line.
* Text file analysis using tools such as advanced text editors, Perl, diff, sed, grep, regular expressions.
* Meticulous attention to detail and a can-do attitude
* Good problem solver, enjoying variety and delivering efficient, scalable and client focused solutions
* Excellent understanding of testing techniques, technologies and best practices
* Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills (to both technical and non-technical audiences).
* Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work on own initiative
Desirable Requirements of the Systems Development Analyst (PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML):
* Development of Moodle plugins and extensions using the Moodle and Zend frameworks
* Knowledge of the Moodle data model.
* Moodle technical administrator actions and system configuration changes
* Experience with GIT Version Control and GITHub web systems.
* Authentication technologies Shibboleth, LDAP
* Ethernet networks, including problem-solving using GUI and command-line tools
* Working in the educational sector
The post is full time and permanent. Starting salary will be in the range £35,319 - £41,553 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, plus 4 extra College closure days, defined benefit pension scheme, interest-free season ticket loan and discounted gym membership.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
Application enquiries should be addressed to
The deadline for applications is by the end of 18th August 2014. Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality
Department: IT Services
Salary: £35,319 - £41,553 per annum (grade 5)
Date posted: 30-07-2014
Closing date: 18-08-2014
About the Systems Development Analyst (PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML) role:
The QMUL IT Services team is seeking engaging and dynamic e-Learning Systems Development Analysts to help develop our services in a rapidly expanding e-Learning market.
You will be responsible for the installation, development, troubleshooting, and maintenance of our enterprise E-Learning systems ( LMS, lecture capture, online assessment, etc.); working directly with our educational and business users with regards to development, technical planning, testing, and implementation. Utilising your technical expertise to drive educational initiatives and innovation.
Ideally this would have been with the Moodle learning management system where you would have created and modified Moodle plugins.
The position offers the chance of working in a technical challenging environment utilizing a variety of tools and software.
Key Requirements of the Systems Development Analyst (PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML):
The successful candidate will need to have extensive hands-on experience of supporting and developing web based applications in PHP and various frameworks.
Ideally you should have experience of supporting and developing a range of e-Learning services such as for the Moodle virtual learning environment.
* Demonstrable web development application experience using programming technologies such as PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, AJAX and CSS.
* MySQL and writing complex SQL queries.
* Optimising code and queries; methodical, organised and structured approach to writing code and problem solving
* Proven experience with the use of the LAMP stack.
* Some Linux system administration and tools experience (grep, cron, ssh, scp, vi, mysql), preferably RHEL/CentOS. Comfortable working at the command line.
* Text file analysis using tools such as advanced text editors, Perl, diff, sed, grep, regular expressions.
* Meticulous attention to detail and a can-do attitude
* Good problem solver, enjoying variety and delivering efficient, scalable and client focused solutions
* Excellent understanding of testing techniques, technologies and best practices
* Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills (to both technical and non-technical audiences).
* Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work on own initiative
Desirable Requirements of the Systems Development Analyst (PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML):
* Development of Moodle plugins and extensions using the Moodle and Zend frameworks
* Knowledge of the Moodle data model.
* Moodle technical administrator actions and system configuration changes
* Experience with GIT Version Control and GITHub web systems.
* Authentication technologies Shibboleth, LDAP
* Ethernet networks, including problem-solving using GUI and command-line tools
* Working in the educational sector
The post is full time and permanent. Starting salary will be in the range £35,319 - £41,553 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, plus 4 extra College closure days, defined benefit pension scheme, interest-free season ticket loan and discounted gym membership.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
Application enquiries should be addressed to
The deadline for applications is by the end of 18th August 2014. Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.
Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality