Senior Software Engineer – EdTech & LMS (PHP/Laravel/Moodle)

Software Engineer – EdTech & LMS (PHP/Laravel/Moodle) For 15+ years, we've engineered tech impact. Now, we’re transforming EdTech, using advanced AI, data, and secure architecture to build modern, personalised, and future ready learning systems. Why Join Aqovia? We don’t just build software, we engineer impact. Aqovia is an international technology firm and strategic incubator creating real-world value through AI, data, and bespoke software solutions. By joining us, you’ll work within an innovative ecosystem that shapes the industries of tomorrow. The Role We are seeking a Mid-to-Senior Software Engineer to drive the development, core customisation, and implementation of our enterprise-grade, Educational Technology (EdTech) and Learning Management System (LMS) platforms. In this role, you will be a key hands-on contributor to a high-performance, multi-tenant application ecosystem built on PHP (Laravel) and deeply integrated with a highly customised Moodle core. You will build clean, modular features and optimise database performance to handle massive concurrent student traffic spikes (such as during exam intervals). What You Will Do PHP & Laravel Development: Write clean, testable, and modular features using PHP 8.x and Laravel that can be programmatically toggled per tenant/institution. Moodle Core Integration: Build and maintain the application abstraction layer connecting custom tenant features with Moodle core database models and Web Services APIs. Multi-Tenant Architecture: Implement robust database isolation, data separation rules, and permission layers to ensure total security of student records across differing organisations. Performance Optimisation: Optimise database schemas and queries (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and implement high-performance caching layers (Redis/Memcached) to minimise database locks during high-traffic exam or registration periods. Integrations & Standards: Build secure RESTful APIs and webhooks to connect the LMS with Student Information Systems (SIS) and localised payment gateways using EdTech standards like LTI, SCORM, or xAPI. Codebase Stewardship: Adhere to engineering standards, design patterns, and testing protocols across the PHP ecosystem while participating in regular code reviews. What We Are Looking For Required Skills & Experience: PHP & Laravel Expertise: Solid production-grade experience developing, optimising, and maintaining enterprise-scale web applications via Laravel. Moodle Core Competency: Hands-on experience developing within Moodle, including custom plugin architectures, web services creation, hooks, and a firm command over its underlying database schema. Software Design: Strong understanding of modern architectural patterns (MVC, Repository, Event-Driven patterns) for clean, maintainable code. Database & Cache Management: Strong experience writing complex SQL, optimising indexes, troubleshooting deadlocks, and working with Redis. Ownership Mindset: High accountability, exceptional problem-solving skills under pressure, and excellent communication skills. Nice-to-Haves: Experience with public sector education deployments or Higher Education Commission (HEC) digital initiatives in Pakistan. Direct experience writing automated test suites in PHP (PHPUnit). Experience deploying containerised workloads using Docker/Kubernetes in cloud environments (AWS/Azure). What We Offer Meaningful Impact: Help develop solutions that transform national educational infrastructure. Growth Opportunities: Clear pathways for career advancement and professional development. Collaborative Culture: A supportive, team-driven environment focused on open communication. Competitive Package: A rewarding contract package to be discussed directly during your initial talent acquisition call. Equal Opportunity Employer At Aqovia, we believe engineering excellence is driven by diverse viewpoints. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to maintaining an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to excel. Ready to build the future of EdTech in Pakistan? Apply today. Department AI Labs Locations Lahore Remote status Fully Remote About Aqovia Aqovia is an international Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital solutions specialist, combining innovative and cutting-edge technologies to provide bespoke, mission critical, and transformational solutions. Join Us - If you are passionate about technology and looking for a company that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. Together, we can shape the future of tech solutions and create a workplace where everyone thrives. Founded in 2008 Co-workers 85 - 90