Frappe LMS Developer

Full-time

Spiders Tech Services

Spiders Tech Services

As part of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in developing an inclusive, scalable, and sustainable LMS solution designed to support community workers, trainers, and program participants throughout their learning journey.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer with hands-on experience in the Frappe Framework, PWA development, and LMS systems. You will work closely with a cross-functional team of developers, designers, and project managers to build and deliver a scalable, mobile-first, and offline-capable learning platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Development & Customisation: Work on the Frappe LMS core system and customise it to meet the specific needs of the client, including user onboarding, course management, webinar integrations, and reporting systems.
• PWA Development: Implement a Progressive Web Application that is mobile-friendly and optimised for offline use, ensuring the platform functions seamlessly in low-bandwidth environments.
• Integration: Integrate third-party services like Google Meet for webinars, payment gateways (Razorpay, Stripe), WhatsApp API, and analytics platforms (Apache Superset, Plausible).
• Security & Compliance: Implement role-based access control (RBAC) and ensure compliance with security best practices, including HTTPS, secure authentication, and encrypted data transmission.
• User Experience: Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure the application is user-friendly, responsive, and easy to navigate for learners with low digital literacy.
• Backend Development: Customise backend features such as attendance tracking, course publishing workflows, content management, and analytics pipelines.
• Collaboration & Agile Development: Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews using Agile methodologies (Scrum). Collaborate with the DevOps team for deployment and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Maintenance & Support: Provide post-deployment support and maintenance, handling bug fixes, performance optimisation, and system upgrades.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Strong experience with Frappe Framework (Python), MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.
• Expertise in developing Progressive Web Applications (PWA), using React or Vue.js.
• Familiarity with REST API, GraphQL, and web services integration.
• Experience in integrating external APIs such as Google Meet, payment gateways, WhatsApp API, and analytics tools (Plausible, Apache Superset).
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and other DevOps tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Frappe Cloud, or equivalent.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and Agile environment.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passionate about building scalable and impactful systems for social good.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with LMS (Learning Management Systems), SCORM/xAPI compliance, and course management systems.Experience with offline-first design and service workers for PWA.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and version control using Git.Experience in payment gateway integration (Razorpay, Stripe) and mobile-first UI/UX design.
• Education & Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience in web development, with a focus on Frappe, LMS, or PWA development.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Flexible work environment (remote working option available).
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that contribute to social change.
• A collaborative team that fosters innovation, research, and continuous learning.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their CV along with a cover letter detailing their experience in PWA and Frappe LMS development.

Please include examples of any similar projects or applications you’ve worked on.