Software Engineer

Company: Aurora Energy Research

Location: Oxford

Posted: April 11th, 2026

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Talent Acquisition Advisor at Aurora Energy Research

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
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.

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

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Research Services

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