E-Learning Web/Software Developer

E-LEARNING WEB/SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

£30,122 - £35,938 PRO RATA

PART TIME (18.5 HRS PER WEEK) TEMPORARY CONTRACT UNTIL 31 JULY 2013

REF 8132

We are looking for experienced E-learning developers with a web/software background. Working as part of a project team and in close collaboration with a mix of internal clients, academics and other media specialists, you will play a key role in developing client websites and OU distance learning materials for delivery online.

You will work as part of a creative client-facing team, tackling a variety of projects from specification and design, through production and testing, to rollout and maintenance.

You should be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience), ideally in a technical computing subject. Skills must include PHP, XML/XSLT, HTML5, Flash ActionScripting, Object Oriented Programming and Agile Programming. Additional experience of web applications such as Drupal and Moodle would be an advantage, as would familiarity with designing learning materials. Good personal organisational and interpersonal skills are essential, and you should be able to demonstrate a creative but pragmatic approach to delivering the right solution within defined project parameters.

TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY LINK TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape.

CLOSING DATE: NOON ON 7 SEPTEMBER 2012. INTERVIEW DATE: 4 AND 5 OCTOBER 2012.

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