At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and own high-uptime data platforms for impactful energy solutions.
- Company: Innovative tech company focused on net-zero energy transformation.
- Benefits: Private medical insurance, parental support, local discounts, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be a founding member of a fast-paced team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team shaping the future of energy with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in backend systems, strong Python skills, and a passion for energy markets.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Aurora helps governments, investors, and utilities make billion‑dollar decisions on the journey to net‑zero. Based in Oxford, you will work in a dynamic and growing engineering organisation that builds cloud‑based software to track and model power grids around the world. Aurora's models produce some of the most data‑intensive outputs in the energy industry – half hourly, generator‑level simulations across 30‑year horizons. As a founding Software Engineer on the Data Platforms team, you will build and own the infrastructure that makes that data fast, reliable, and useful. You will work in a small, fast‑paced team that releases changes multiple times a day. The successful applicant will be an excellent problem solver, a strong team player, and a proven ability to take big projects from conception to production. We're open to a range of candidates – the role and compensation will reflect your experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Build high‑uptime platforms that serve 100TB‑1PB data fast and reliably
- Build tools and platforms that empower engineers, modellers, and analysts across Aurora
- Be a founding member of the Data Platforms team – shaping its culture, practices, and technical direction from the ground up
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 3+ years developing impactful, mission‑critical backend systems
- The ability to work in fast‑paced, high‑ownership environments
- Excellence in one or more language (we mostly use Python)
- Strong discipline in testing and automation
- Experienced, judicious user of AI coding tools
- An exceptional team player – low‑ego, high‑initiative
- Genuine interest in the transformation of energy markets and infrastructure
- Hands‑on experience with large distributed systems
- Previous experience building data platform – including scheduling, streaming, storage, compute Python, Lakehouse architectures, Terraform, AWS
What we offer
- Private Medical Insurance
- Parental Support
- 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.
Data Platforms Software Engineer in Oxford employer: Aurora Energy Research
Aurora is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Oxford, offering a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team dedicated to transforming energy markets. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we provide comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a cycle-to-work scheme, alongside a flexible hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. As a founding member of the Data Platforms team, you will not only contribute to impactful projects but also shape the culture and technical direction of our innovative engineering organisation.
