Aurora Energy Research provides energy market analytics and strategic intelligence for organizations navigating the global energy transition. Based in Oxford, the company supports planning, portfolio management, and investment decisions through market outlooks, software for evaluating wind and battery projects, and tailored advisory work. Its research is also shared through reports, podcasts, webinars, and industry events focused on major developments in energy markets.
Data Platform Software Engineer
Build reliable cloud infrastructure for Aurora Energy Research’s power-grid modelling software. Develop high-availability data platforms and tools for engineers, modellers, and analysts.
Description
- Develop high-availability platforms that serve 100 TB to 1 PB of data quickly and reliably.
- Create tools and platforms for engineers, modellers, and analysts across Aurora.
- Join the Data Platforms team as a founding member.
- Set the team’s culture, practices, and technical direction from the outset.
- Build and maintain infrastructure that makes data fast, reliable, and useful.
- Ship changes several times a day within a small, fast-moving team.
- Lead major projects from initial design through production.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience developing impactful, mission-critical backend systems.
- Able to work in fast-paced environments with a high degree of ownership.
- Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages, especially Python.
- Rigorous approach to testing and automation.
- Experienced and thoughtful use of AI coding tools.
- Collaborative team player with humility and initiative.
- Genuine interest in the transformation of energy markets and infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with large distributed systems is desirable.
- Prior experience building data platforms, including scheduling, streaming, storage, and compute, is desirable.
- Experience with Python, Lakehouse architectures, Terraform, and AWS is desirable.
Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Parental support
- Salary-exchange pension
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts at local Oxford businesses
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Flu vaccinations
- Hybrid working with a mix of office and home work
- Potentially adjustable working hours