Graduate Software Engineering Programme (Oxford, 2027)

Aurora Energy Research; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Salary-Exchange Pension

Cycle-to-work Scheme

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Local Oxford Discounts

Flu Jabs

Job summary

Aurora Energy Research in Oxford is offering a Graduate Software Engineering Programme for 2027. The role develops frontend, backend, and CI/CD, using TypeScript, Python, AWS, SQL/NoSQL, and React. It’s a permanent, full-time position based in Oxford with hybrid working options.

You’ll join a growing software team focusing on cloud-based solutions that power energy market decisions, contributing from design to deployment as part of a collaborative, problem-solving culture.

Qualifications

• A strong background in developing complex software solutions using NodeJS, TypeScript, Python, React, SQL/NoSQL and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience delivering high-quality software with automated testing and modern CI/CD processes.
• Academic and/or personal track record of delivering great software and solving difficult technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and operate Aurora’s SaaS software solutions.
• Collaborate with users and product experts to build effective, scalable features.
• Contribute to improving how the Software Engineering team works and ships code.

Skills

NodeJS

TypeScript

Express

Python

SQL

NoSQL

React

Cloud Infrastructure

Automated testing

Job description

Graduate Software Engineering Programme (Oxford, 2027)

Application Deadline: 29 November 2026

Department: Early Careers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Oxford, UK

Description

Our Graduate Software Engineering Programme offers recent graduates excellent development opportunities through an extensive training program and high-impact projects.

Based in Oxford, you will work as part of a fun and highly experienced and growing Software Team building innovative cloud-based software solutions which power major decisions in the global energy transition.

As a Graduate Software Engineer at Aurora, you will be responsible for turning features and product ideas that will shape the future of the global energy markets into a reality. You will work as part of a team across the full software stack: building frontend, backend, and CI/CD processes. You will be using technologies such as TypeScript, Python, AWS, SQL/NoSQL, and React. This will allow you to take responsibility for solutions from design to deployment in collaboration with other engineers and energy domain experts.

You will be working with processes and tooling that will allow you to initiate updates to our customers multiple times per day. The successful candidate will combine exceptional problem solving and technical capability with a passion to deliver great solutions for our users.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and operate the new generation of Aurora’s software-as-a-service solutions
• Work closely with internal users and product experts to innovate highly effective solutions
• Contribute to continuously improving how the Software Engineering team works

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

• A strong background in developing complex solutions involving (but not limited to) some of the following: NodeJS, TypeScript, Express, Python, SQL, NoSQL, React, Cloud Infrastructure, automated testing
• An academic and/or personal track record for delivering great software and solving difficult technical problems
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills

Application Deadline: Sunday 28th November at 11:59pm (UK Time)

The assessment process will include:

• Numerical Assessments
• CV Review
• 1st Round Interviews
• Assessment Centre

This role is based in the UK and so the successful candidate will need to have, or be able to secure and maintain appropriate right to work in the UK in the role. Under the current applicable immigration rules our Graduate Software Engineer roles are usually not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Please, specify if any visa or relocation assistance will be required in the application form.

What we offer

• A unique opportunity to shape key decisions in the global energy transition
• Direct client engagement through conferences, workshops, and webinars hosted by Aurora
• The chance to develop into a publicly recognised industry expert
• A collaborative and informal work culture
• Centrally located Oxford headquarters with coffee, fruit, and snacks available in office
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Access to the Aurora Academy – our internal training programme designed to support your professional growth

Some other benefits include:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Parental Support
• Salary-Exchange Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Local Oxford Discounts
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Flu Jabs

At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.