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Description
Hybrid requirements: 3 days per week in the office.
Application questions:
Are you a British citizen?
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Please inform us of your notice period.
Aurora Energy Research is based in Oxford and currently we are benefiting from a hybrid working model, working three days from the office and two days from home, as per our policy. Would you be open working in a hybrid basis?
May we consider your application for a different role within Aurora Energy Research?
Please provide 1-2 sentences about what interests you in this position.
Aurora’s modelling team creates and maintains the energy models that underpin our subscription analytics, advisory, and software offerings. Our services are widely used by leading energy companies and investors.
Successful candidates will work in a dynamic, collaborative, and faced-paced environment, helping to advance software development practices within Aurora’s modelling team. They will contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable code and promote modern engineering approaches to support the continuous delivery of Aurora’s modelling software. In addition to strong technical skills, candidates will bring a track record of leadership and reliable performance in team-oriented environments. The role offers opportunities to lead technical initiatives, shape architecture, and provide mentorship and guidance to junior colleagues.
The position suits an individual that has 3+ years of experience in software development and is interested in a career in energy market modelling and mathematical optimisation.
Key Responsibilities
As a Modelling Software Developer you will be an expert in the development of Aurora’s modelling software, with some of the following specialist responsibilities:
Leading the development of features that capture complex market dynamics within Aurora’s models
Contributing to the continuous improvement of the modelling team’s agile delivery process
Driving the application of modern software engineering practices including test-driven development and automated testing
Identifying and addressing architectural bottlenecks and opportunities to improve scalability and developer experience
Supporting the development of junior colleagues
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required attributes:
Relevant degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Economics
Minimum 3 years of experience in software development in a commercial environment
Demonstrated competence in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or similar
Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical ability
A deep interest in energy and/or decarbonization
Strong interpersonal skills, and a great team player
Desirable attributes:
Experience in the continuous delivery of large-scale software
Line management experience
Experience in the field of mathematical optimization (Linear Programming, Dynamic programming, MIP etc.) in a commercial environment
Experience working with Dev Ops/CI
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.
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.
About Aurora Energy Research
From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research is a thriving, rapidly growing company, currently serving over 600 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, 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
Culture overview
Our culture is entrepreneurial, dynamic, and progressive. Underpinned by strongly-held values and based on a passionate commitment to independent research, we always strive to go to the next level in our analysis and service for our clients.
Our values speak to our mindset, our approach, and our direction. As a company, we thrive on open feedback, and we take on a trial-and-error approach to achieve rapid progress in building great things.
With this, we take our work very seriously, but we maintain a friendly and laid-back atmosphere in the office where you can go over and have a conversation with anyone in the company. Despite our successes, we have a long journey ahead to fulfil our potential.
A rapidly growing organisation creates unique and powerful development opportunities for our team, so we are always looking at what’s next!
We want to hear from you if you:
-> thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
-> love to discover and pursue new paths to improvement. -> are devoted to securing great results with an international team.
-> are driven to achieve positive change in global energy.
Employee benefits
Cycle To Work
Enhanced parental leave
Enhanced sick leave
Flexible Working
Free Food
Laptop
Learning/Development days
Pension
Wellbeing Programme
Office vibe
Clubs & Meetups
Free Coffee
Friday Drinks
Open Plan
Social Events
Team Building Days
Location
Leadership
Stuart Tricklebank
Director Software Engineering
Engineering principles
Continuous delivery
Refactoring
Unit testing
Company tech stack
