Software Engineer

Aurora Energy Research; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 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 in Oxford is seeking a Software Engineer to join a growing cloud software team that powers energy-transition decisions. You will work on a microservices stack (TypeScript/Express/AWS Lambda) with Redshift, MySQL, MongoDB, and React-based frontends, taking ideas from design to deployment.

You will join a hybrid team with modern tooling, delivering features multiple times per day and collaborating with users to craft robust, scalable software.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial software development experience.
• Experience with Node/TypeScript, Express, Python, SQL/NoSQL, React, and cloud infra.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality software.
• Experience building web-services / microservices.

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.

Skills

Node

TypeScript

Express

Python

SQL

NoSQL

React

Cloud infrastructure

Unit testing

Web-services / microservices

Tools

AWS Lambda

Redshift

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

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.