Software Engineer - Data Platforms

Department: Tech - Software Engineering Location: Oxford, UK Description 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 Build high-uptime platforms that serve 100TB -1PB data fast and reliablyBuild tools and platforms that empower engineers, modellers, and analysts across AuroraBe 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:3+ years developing impactful, mission-critical backend systemsThe ability to work in fast-paced, high-ownership environmentsExcellence in one or more language (we mostly use Python)Strong discipline in testing and automationExperienced, judicious user of AI coding toolsAn exceptional team player - low-ego, high-initiativeGenuine interest in the transformation of energy markets and infrastructureDesirable attributes:Hands-on experience with large distributed systemsPrevious experience building data platform - including scheduling, streaming, storage, computePython, Lakehouse architectures, Terraform, AWS What we offer Some of the benefits we include are:Private Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceParental SupportSalary-Exchange PensionEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Local Oxford DiscountsCycle-to-work SchemeFlu JabsAt 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. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.