Modelling Python Engineer - Energy Simulations, Oxford

Aurora Energy Research Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in Oxford is seeking a Modelling Software Developer to enhance their Python codebase for modelling software. The role involves collaboration, feature development, and improving developer experience in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in software development and a background in quantitative fields. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including private medical insurance and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Support

Salary-Exchange Pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Local Oxford Discounts

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flu Jabs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software development in a commercial environment.
• Comfortable collaborating with teams to implement robust, maintainable code.
• Experience in Test Driven Development and Continuous Delivery is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Python modules/packages in the modelling codebase.
• Translate modelling methods into production-quality code.
• Improve code quality and developer experience through refactoring.

Skills

Professional Python experience

Strong software engineering fundamentals

Collaboration with Modelling, Research, and Product teams

Interest in energy/decarbonization sector

Education

Relevant degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

A leading energy consultancy in Oxford is seeking a Modelling Software Developer to enhance their Python codebase for modelling software. The role involves collaboration, feature development, and improving developer experience in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in software development and a background in quantitative fields. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including private medical insurance and a cycle-to-work scheme.