Graduate software engineering role developing cloud-based SaaS solutions for global energy markets. Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and operating software across frontend, backend, and CI/CD systems; collaborating with users, product experts, and energy specialists; and improving engineering processes. The role includes extensive training and work with TypeScript, Python, AWS, SQL/NoSQL, React, NodeJS, and automated testing.
Our Graduate Software Engineering Programme offers recent graduates excellent development opportunities through an extensive training program and high-impact projects.
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 Graduate Software Engineer at Aurora, you will be responsible for turning features and product ideas that will shape the future of the global energy markets into a reality. You will work as part of a team across the full software stack: building frontend, backend, and CI/CD processes. You will be using technologies such as TypeScript, Python, AWS, SQL/NoSQL, and React. This will allow you to take responsibility for solutions from design to deployment in collaboration with other engineers and energy domain experts.
You will be working with processes and tooling that will allow you to initiate updates to our customers multiple times per day. The successful candidate 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 internal users and product experts to innovate highly effective solutions
- Contribute to continuously improving how the Software Engineering team works
What we are looking for
Required attributes:
- Personal or academic experience in building software of medium-high complexity.
- Strong experience in one or more programming languages (preferably Python or TypeScript
- Good understanding of general computer science and web systems concepts such as: relational database, data schema, API, client-server interaction
- Strong problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Strong interest in building impressive software solutions for real world problems
Application Deadline: Sunday 28th November at 11:59pm (UK Time)
The assessment process will include:
- Numerical Assessments
- CV Review
- 1st Round Interviews
- Assessment Centre
This role is based in the UK and so the successful candidate will need to have, or be able to secure and maintain appropriate right to work in the UK in the role. Under the current applicable immigration rules our Graduate Software Engineer roles are usually not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Please, specify if any visa or relocation assistance will be required in the application form.
What we offer
- A unique opportunity to shape key decisions in the global energy transition
- Direct client engagement through conferences, workshops, and webinars hosted by Aurora
- The chance to develop into a publicly recognised industry expert
- A collaborative and informal work culture
- Centrally located Oxford headquarters with coffee, fruit, and snacks available in office
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Access to the Aurora Academy – our internal training programme designed to support your professional growth
Some other benefits include:
- 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.
About
From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research is a thriving, rapidly growing company, currently serving over 1000 of the world’s most influential energy sector participants, including utilities, investors, and governments. While we constantly strive to reach new markets and diversify our product portfolio, we are already active across the globe in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, South Africa and North America, working with leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software. We are a diverse team of experts with vast energy, financial, and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon, and fossil commodities. With this, we provide data-driven intelligence to fuel strategic decisions in the global energy transformation.
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