Technical Architect - Digital Learning | AI

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect with a strong background in software architecture, full-stack development, eLearning, digital learning, AI, automation, and accessibility.
• The ideal candidate will be able to work across the complete technical lifecycle from understanding client requirements and designing solutions to guiding developers and getting involved in hands-on development and prototyping.
• You will be responsible for designing scalable, reusable, accessible, and cost-effective technology solutions for eLearning, interactive content, educational applications, digital publishing, and content-centric platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Architecture & Solution Design
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable architectures for eLearning, digital learning platforms, web applications, and interactive content.
• Analyze business and learning requirements and translate them into technical architecture and solution designs.
• Select appropriate technology stacks, frameworks, APIs, databases, cloud services, and third-party integrations.
• Prepare architecture diagrams, technical specifications, prototypes, technical approaches, and effort estimates.
• Review existing applications and recommend modernization, optimization, performance improvements, and reusable frameworks.
• Conduct technical and design reviews and provide guidance to development teams.
• Establish and promote software development best practices.
• Full-Stack Development
• Provide technical leadership across front-end and back-end development.
• Work with or guide teams using technologies such as:

o JavaScript / TypeScript

o HTML5 / CSS3

o React / Angular / Vue.js

o Node.js

o Python

o Java

o .NET / ASP.NET Core

• Design and integrate REST APIs, databases, authentication, cloud services, and third-party APIs.
• Ensure proper implementation of Git, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, deployment, and monitoring.
• Participate in hands-on development, proof-of-concepts, and technical problem solving when required.
• eLearning & Digital Learning Technology
• Architect solutions for custom eLearning, digital learning objects, assessments, simulations, games, interactive activities, multimedia, and educational web applications.
• Work with learning standards and technologies such as:

o SCORM

o xAPI / Tin Can

o LTI

o LMS / LXP integrations

o HTML5 learning applications

• Design reusable components and frameworks for:

o Interactive learning

o Assessments and quizzes

o Scoring and progress tracking

o Branching scenarios

o Simulations

o Games and gamification

o Multimedia interactions

• Design and develop custom HTML5/web-based video, audio, animation, and learning players.
• Experience with Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, or similar authoring tools is an advantage.
• AI & Automation
• Identify opportunities to improve eLearning and digital content production using AI, automation, APIs, and scripting.
• Design AI-assisted workflows for:

o Content transformation

o Metadata generation

o Assessment and question generation

o Accessibility remediation

o Automated QA/testing

o Localization

o Asset processing

o Content analysis and reporting

• Work with Generative AI, LLMs, AI APIs, prompt engineering, RAG, AI agents, and workflow orchestration.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts using AI and automation technologies.
• Design human-in-the-loop workflows that combine AI automation with expert review and quality control.
• Evaluate new AI technologies and identify practical opportunities for improving productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Accessibility
• Apply accessibility principles throughout the design and development lifecycle.
• Strong practical knowledge of WCAG 2.1 / WCAG 2.2 AA.
• Experience with:

o Semantic HTML

o ARIA

o Keyboard accessibility

o Focus management

o Screen readers

o Accessible forms

o Color and contrast

o Accessible multimedia

o Accessible interactive learning content

• Knowledge of Section 508, PDF/UA, VPAT, and ACR is an advantage.
• Client & Pre-Sales Solutioning
• Participate in client discussions, requirement-gathering sessions, discovery workshops, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Understand client requirements and develop appropriate technical solution approaches.
• Prepare: o Solution architecture o Technical proposals o Architecture diagrams o Technical assumptions o Implementation plans o Estimates o Technology recommendations
• Present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Work with business and delivery teams to balance quality, accessibility, functionality, timeline, scalability, automation, and cost.
• Support technical responses for large-scale digital learning and eLearning opportunities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of software development experience, including significant experience in Technical Architecture / Solution Architecture.
• Strong hands-on full-stack development experience.
• Experience in one or more areas such as eLearning, Digital Learning, EdTech, Educational Technology, Digital Publishing, or Content Management.
• Strong understanding of:

o Web application architecture

o REST APIs

o Databases

o Cloud technologies

o Authentication

o Third-party integrations

o Application security

• Experience designing or developing interactive learning applications, games, simulations, assessments, or multimedia applications.
• Practical experience with automation, scripting, and AI-assisted workflows.
• Strong understanding of WCAG and accessible software development.
• Working knowledge of SCORM, xAPI, LMS/LXP integrations, or similar learning technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on when required.

Good to Have

• AWS / Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud
• Python for automation, AI, and data processing
• OpenAI / LLM APIs / Generative AI platforms
• RAG / AI Agents / Workflow Automation
• Docker / Kubernetes
• CI/CD / DevOps
• WebGL / Unity / 2D / 3D / Game Development
• Moodle / Blackboard / Canvas
• Articulate Storyline / Rise
• Adobe Captivate
• Automated accessibility testing
• Experience with educational publishers or large-scale digital learning programs