Software Engineer

Aurora Energy Research


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Oxford
Contract type: Full time

Department: Tech - Software Development

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

Some of the benefits we include are:

  • 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.


To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.

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