At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to build reliable data platforms for energy modelling.
- Company: Join a dynamic tech company focused on net-zero solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy private medical insurance, local discounts, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a fast-paced team that values innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Shape the future of energy markets while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in backend systems, team management, and expertise in Python.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Department: Tech - AI and Data Engineering
Location: Oxford, UK
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
- Manage a team of Software Engineers
- 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
Required attributes:
- 10+ 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
- Previous experience managing teams of 5+ engineers
- 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
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.
Senior Software Engineer (Data Platforms) in Oxford employer: Aurora Energy Research
Aurora is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Oxford, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets purpose. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Platforms team, you will not only contribute to cutting-edge cloud-based solutions for the energy sector but also enjoy a supportive culture that prioritises employee well-being with benefits like private medical insurance and local discounts. With ample opportunities for professional growth and the chance to shape the future of energy markets, Aurora stands out as a rewarding place to advance your career.
