“DJ is phenomenal. They find amazing candidates, make hiring extraordinary devs easy. Think of it as having a top recruiter, HR, and payroll departments in dozens of countries.”
Full-time remote engineers for Moodle customisation, custom LMS builds, SCORM/xAPI integration, and LTI implementation. First shortlist in 14 days, U.S. time-zone overlap guaranteed.
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Platform-specific depth
The underlying platform shapes everything about what the developer needs to know. We screen for specific platform experience based on your stack:
E-learning standards — the gap most screenings miss
SCORM and xAPI are not simple integrations. A developer who does not understand the standard at the specification level will ship content playback that breaks in edge cases and is nearly impossible to debug.
LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) is the standard that connects external tools — virtual classrooms, assessment engines, content libraries — to LMS platforms.
Most enterprise LMS deployments require integrations with HR systems for user provisioning, SSO via SAML 2.0 or OIDC, video platform integration, and payment systems for commercial course sales.
What our clients get when they hire through DistantJob.
You'll interview pre-screened LMS developers within 14 days. No job boards, no sorting through hundreds of resumes — just 3-5 candidates who already passed our technical bar.
Unlike Upwork or Toptal, your LMS developer works full-time and exclusively on your product. They join your standups, learn your codebase, and ship like a local team member.
Senior LMS developers from regions with lower cost of living, earning above their local market rate — while you save up to 40% compared to U.S. hiring.
Contracts, payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance in your developer's country — all handled. You manage the work, we manage everything else.
Every LMS developer passes our 4-stage vetting protocol — technical deep-dives led by senior engineers, not checkbox assessments. Only the top 1% reach your interview.
If the hire isn't the right fit, we replace them at no extra cost. Your investment is protected from day one.
Testimonials
“DJ is phenomenal. They find amazing candidates, make hiring extraordinary devs easy. Think of it as having a top recruiter, HR, and payroll departments in dozens of countries.”
“DistantJob took the time to talk about the job description and explore what was important to us. They came back with a great candidate on the first try!”
“I can easily say that I’ve never worked with a more dedicated, patient, and productive developer. DistantJob made the remote engagement painless. Win-win!”
“We have 3 employees from DistantJob right now. Phenomenal. For the dollar value that we are spending, we are far ahead of what we would find locally or offshore.”
“Hiring through DistantJob (…) surpassed my expectations. I had no opinion before, neither for [remote work] or against, but this experience definitely put it on the radar for me.”
“DistantJob is great for helping you find technical folks especially when your local area doesn’t have the right pool of talent for the job.”
“The remote developers presented by DistantJob] delivered a caliber of quality, skill and technical expertise, beyond my best expectations, far exceeding our local team members.”
“Working with DistantJob made everything about recruiting a highly technical employee easier and cost-effective.”
A competent PHP developer who has never worked inside Moodle’s codebase will spend their first two months learning the framework rather than shipping features. In the interview, ask them to walk through a Moodle plugin they have written
Ask candidates to explain the SCORM 2004 sequencing model, or how they would debug a course that marks complete on first launch regardless of the learner’s actual progress. Blank answers are common.
Moodle, Canvas, TalentLMS, Docebo, and custom-built LMS platforms each require different technical skills. Know the platform you need.
Latin America (Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico) Strong PHP and JavaScript talent for Moodle customisation and LearnDash/WordPress-based LMS platforms. Brazil in particular has a large edtech sector and experienced LMS developers. 4–8 hours of daily overlap with U.S. teams.
Eastern Europe (Romania, Poland, Bulgaria) Strong full-stack developers for custom LMS builds and Canvas integrations, sourced from enterprise software and education technology companies. Deep backend talent in Node.js, Python, and PHP.
Salary ranges (full-time, annual base):
| Seniority | Latin America | Eastern Europe |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level (3–5 yrs) | $50,000–$68,000 | $52,000–$72,000 |
| Senior (5–8 yrs) | $65,000–$85,000 | $68,000–$90,000 |
| Lead / Principal | $82,000–$108,000 | $85,000–$112,000 |
A senior LMS developer in the U.S. costs $110,000–$150,000 per year in base salary. DistantJob placements save companies 35–40% on that figure.
Time to hire: 21–28 days. The LMS developer pool is smaller than general web developers — e-learning standards knowledge and platform-specific experience require more targeted sourcing. We will tell you upfront if your platform or stack affects the timeline.
| Model | Best For | What You Get | Trade-offs |
|---|---|---|---|
| DistantJob (Placement) | Long-term ownership | Full-time LMS dev in your team; U.S. overlap; HR handled | Not for one-off gigs |
| Outsourcing agency | Managed project | Vendor team delivers scope | Less control, vendor IP/process |
| Marketplace/freelancers | Short tasks | Fast, flexible | Turnover; you manage vetting/compliance |
| Job boards/DIY | Big applicant pools | Control | Slow; heavy screening work |
No. We place full-time remote LMS developers who work exclusively in your team — your repos, your standups, your roadmap. They’re your employees, we handle the HR and compliance.
Most clients start interviewing vetted candidates within 2 weeks. We headhunt and vet LMS developers specifically for your requirements — no generic talent pools.
Yes. We prioritize candidates with dependable U.S./Canada time-zone overlap (typically 4-8 hours). Your LMS developer will be available for standups, code reviews, and real-time collaboration.
By hiring LMS developers from regions with a lower cost of living, you can save up to 40% compared to U.S.-based salaries — while your developer earns above their local market rate. Contact us for a detailed quote based on your requirements.
Every candidate passes our 4-stage 1% Vetting Protocol: integrity and legal checks, an expert-led LMS-specific technical screen by our senior engineers, a business English and communication audit, and a remote readiness assessment.
You’re covered by our money-back and replacement guarantees. If the hire doesn’t work out during the guarantee period, we’ll find a replacement at no extra cost or refund your fee.
Yes. We manage contracts, NDAs, payroll, benefits, and local labor law compliance for your LMS developer — so you can focus on building product, not navigating international HR.
Salaries vary significantly by region and seniority. By hiring LMS developers from countries with a lower cost of living, you can save up to 40% compared to U.S. salaries — while your developer earns above their local market rate.
When you partner with DistantJob for your next hire, you get the highest quality developers who will deliver expert work on time. We headhunt developers globally; that means you can expect candidates within two weeks or less and at a great value.
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