Courseware Developer – Programmer

Pherson Associates

Courseware Developer/Programmer designing and maintaining eLearning solutions for DoD and Federal training environments. Collaborating with instructional designers and SMEs to enhance learner engagement through innovative technologies.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPHP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and optimize web pages, web applications, and eLearning delivery interfaces using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, XML, PHP, CMS tools, and SFTP
Design, develop, and program SCORM-, xAPI-, and cmi5-compliant courseware across platforms such as Moodle and Blackboard Learn
Ensure all web content, eLearning products, and ICT assets meet Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards
Configure, implement, and maintain LMS courses including pre-launch setup
Perform routine course and system quality assurance
Lead or support LMS administration across development, prototype, and production environments
Support LMS data migration and system configuration
Collaborate with instructional designers and SMEs to analyze requirements
Provide advanced technical support to instructors and students
Conduct technical research on emerging web technologies
Develop and maintain clean, well-structured code and technical documentation
Plan and execute iterative testing cycles using standardized checklists

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Information Technology or a related field
at least three (3) years of progressive, applied experience designing, developing, and maintaining eLearning products or web-based applications as a web, software, or courseware developer
Active Secret clearance / Personnel Security Clearance Eligibility (PCL) and U.S. citizenship
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in translating instructional design materials into interactive eLearning products
Designing and integrating multimedia assets into eLearning products and web applications
Using eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Adobe Captivate, Adobe Animate, Articulate Storyline)
Advising instructional staff on strategies to enhance student engagement
Serving as a Subject Matter Expert in eLearning or web technologies
Applying accessibility standards and testing practices
Applying secure coding practices
Working with computer networking concepts, communication protocols, and network security methodologies
Participating in iterative testing, staging, and deployment of eLearning products
Compiling and writing technical documentation for software development projects
Applying project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall or Agile)

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental and vision insurance
long- and short-term disability insurance and life insurance
paid time off
sick leave
holidays
401k retirement plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

HTML5CSSJavaScriptXMLPHPSCORMxAPIcmi5LMS administrationsecure coding practices

Soft Skills

collaborationtechnical supportadvisingstudent engagementtechnical researchquality assurancedocumentationproject management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyActive Secret clearance