Software Engineer

Aurora Energy Research Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Support

Salary-Exchange Pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Local Oxford Discounts

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flu Jabs

Job summary

Aurora Energy Research Limited in Oxford is seeking a Software Engineer to join a growing software team building cloud-based solutions powering energy transition decisions.

You will work on a microservices architecture using TypeScript/Express/AWS, with Redshift, MySQL, MongoDB, and React-based frontends, handling design through deployment and frequent releases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial software development experience.
• Experience building services using Node/TypeScript, Express, and React.
• Proficient with SQL and NoSQL databases and cloud infrastructure.
• Track record delivering maintainable, scalable software solutions.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and operate SaaS solutions.
• Collaborate with end users to innovate effective software.
• Improve how the Software Team works and ships

Skills

Node/TypeScript

Express

Python

SQL

NoSQL

React

Cloud Infrastructure

Unit testing

Problem solving

Team player

Tools

AWS Lambda

Redshift

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

Software Engineer

Department: Tech - Software Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Oxford, UK

Description

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 Software Engineer at Aurora, you will be responsible for turning feature and product ideas that will shape the future of the global energy markets into a reality. You would work as part of a team on a cutting-edge Microservices architecture and using TypeScript/Express/AWS Lambdas, Redshift, MySQL, MongoDB and Micro-frontends built on React. This will allow you to take responsibility for solutions from design to deployment.

You will be working with processes and tooling that allow you to release changes to our customers multiple times per day. The successful applicant 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 end users (internal and external) to innovate highly effective solutions
• Contribute to continuously improving how the Software Team works

What we are looking for

• At least 2 years of relevant commercial experience
• Commercial experience in developing complex software solutions with some of the following Node/TypeScript, Express, Python, SQL, NoSQL, React, Cloud Infrastructure, unit testing
• A proven track record for delivering great software and solving difficult technical problems
• Experience building web-services/microservices
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, and a great team player

What we offer

• 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.