Software Developer, H5P Group
About this role
In July 2024, D2L Acquired H5P to reinforce its dedication to providing powerful learning experiences to transform learning around the world. Read more here. H5P, is one of the most used EdTech solutions in the world with more than nine-figures end-users. At H5P group we take pride in overseeing the development and maintenance of two integral components: open-source version of H5P and our cutting-edge SaaS offering.
H5P Group is a fast-growing software provider. We help improve the lives of people all around the world by empowering educators to create better e-learning content faster. Our award-winning software is called H5P. H5P has grown to become one of the most widely used ed-tech solutions in the world.
Software Developers at H5P work in and across teams of other developers, testers, designers, product managers, and many more roles to release reliable, high-quality software solutions that enable accessible and engaging learning and teaching experiences.
What you’ll bring to the role
- Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing software.
- Collaborate in a cross-functional agile team (engineering, design, product).
- Contribute to architecture, technical decisions, and code quality standards.
- Review code and provide constructive feedback across teams.
- Participate in deployment, monitoring, and ongoing system improvements.
- Identify risks, solve complex problems, and contribute to technical direction.
- Experience with scalable distributed systems.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design, understanding of accessibility and why it matters.
How you work:
- Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across teams
- Take ownership of your work, from development to production
- Apply sound judgment to balance speed, quality, and long-term impact
- Contribute to a positive team culture through feedback and knowledge sharing
- Show initiative in improving systems, processes, and team practices
Technical Skills:
- Strong programming experience (e.g., JavaScript, PHP, C# or similar)
- Experience with testing, debugging, and writing maintainable code
- Solid understanding of software design, architecture, and best practices
- Familiarity with security, privacy, and building reliable systems
- Experience with version control and CI/CD workflows (e.g., GitHub, GitHub Actions)
- Bonus: Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code, and experience with Docker, Node.js, NestJS, or similar technologies.
D2L/H5P Leadership Competencies
- Leads by Example with personal and professional integrity, high accountability and say/do ratio
- Boundaryless collaboration and influence skills both within team, peer group and broader organization.
- Delivers Awesome Outcomes: Strategic mindset and business acumen, with strong prioritization skills and a focus on organizational outcomes vs. team tasks. Effective problem solver, able to achieve results individually and through others, in fast paced, deadline-driven environments.
- Talent Magnet: Talent-focused leader, with demonstrated ability to coach, build and lead a high performing, diverse team.
- Better, Smarter, Faster: An agile learner, with a growth mindset, attention to detail and organizational skills. An operationally minded leader, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Wins Hearts and Minds: An effective communicator, with the ability to connect the why and the what. A change agent, with proven delegation, motivation, and team building skills.
What it's like working at H5P Group and some benefits that you might find attractive:
- Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning and Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our SkillsWave Program
- 2 Paid Days off for SkillsWave-related activities like exams or final assignments
- Retirement planning
- 2 Paid Volunteer Days
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Employee Referral Program
- Wellness Reimbursement (health promoting activities)
- Employee Recognition
- Social Events
- An inclusive, international, talented and creative workplace, where we give our employees responsibility and trust, along with the opportunity to shape their own working day.
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