Aurora Energy Research Limited

Platform Software Engineer Department: Tech - Model & Platform Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time 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 Software Engineer in the platform team, you will build and own the scaling infrastructure that runs these models in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible, using TypeScript, Python, MySQL and a variety of AWS products. 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 who values code review and collaboration, and who possesses a proven ability to take big projects from conception to production. We use AI coding tools to improve productivity and familiarity with modern AI-assisted development is important to us. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and operate the resilient and high-availability infrastructure which runs Aurora's forecast models Build tools and platforms that empower engineers, modellers, and analysts across the business Contribute to continuously improving how our platform team works Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required attributes At least two years professional Python or TypeScript experience in a commercial, team based software environment Experience building and maintaining infrastructure with cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Azure, or GCP) Strong discipline in testing and automation Desirable attributes Familiarity with hybrid cloud/on-premises environments, including Ansible playbooks for server configuration and patch management Genuine interest in the transformation of energy markets and infrastructure A relevant degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science 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.

Aurora Energy Research Limited in Oxford is looking for a Platform Software Engineer to develop cloud-based software for power grid modeling. The role involves designing high-availability infrastructure and requires expertise in Python and TypeScript. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation in energy markets, with great benefits including medical and dental insurance, flexible working hours, and local discounts. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and enjoy working in a collaborative environment.

Aurora Energy Research Limited seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join their AI team in Oxford, UK. You will manage a team, build systems where LLMs autonomously navigate data, and impact energy grid decarbonisation decisions. The role requires over 10 years of backend systems experience and excellence in Python. The company offers flexibility in working arrangements, including hybrid and adjustable hours, along with benefits like Private Medical Insurance and a Cycle-to-work Scheme.

Senior Software Engineer (AI) Department: Tech - AI and Data Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Description Please note that we are open to considering candidates who require visa sponsorship (subject to eligibility and company approval) 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. As a Senior Software Engineer on the AI team you will build systems where LLMs autonomously plan, and call tools, to navigate large, multi dimensional, fast evolving data. Your work will amplify the value of Aurora's data, models, and forecasts to researchers, investors, and policy makers around the world, and directly impact the decisions that drive the decarbonisation of grids around the world. 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. Key Responsibilities Manage a team of Software Engineers and Data Scientists Own projects from end to end, from first conversations with users through to production systems Work with modelling and data teams to embed proprietary insights into production systems Deploy agentic systems that enable fast, multi dimensional, data driven decisions Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required attributes: 10+ years developing impactful, mission critical backend systems The ability to work in fast paced, high ownership environments Excellence in one or more language (we mostly use Python) Strong discipline in testing and automation Experienced, judicious user of AI coding tools Previous experience managing teams of 5+ engineers An exceptional team player - low ego, high initiative Genuine interest in the transformation of energy markets and infrastructure Desirable attributes: Hands on experience building LLM based systems Experience testing non deterministic systems Understanding of statistics and inferential methods LangGraph, RAG, MCP, MLOps, IaaC, AWS 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.

Aurora Energy Research Limited in Oxford seeks a Senior Data Platforms Software Engineer to lead the engineering team in building robust cloud-based software for energy systems. This role involves developing high-uptime applications and managing a talented group of software engineers to innovate data platforms. Offering a hybrid work model, exceptional team dynamics, and a commitment to your career growth, Aurora encourages candidates who are passionate about energy transformation. Benefits include private medical insurance and various employee support programs.

Senior Data Platforms Software Engineer Department: Tech - AI and Data Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time 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 Manage a team of Software Engineers Build high uptime platforms that serve 100TB - 1PB data fast and reliably Build tools and platforms that empower engineers, modellers, and analysts across Aurora Be 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: 10+ years developing impactful, mission critical backend systems The ability to work in fast paced, high ownership environments Excellence in one or more language (we mostly use Python) Strong discipline in testing and automation Experienced, judicious user of AI coding tools Previous experience managing teams of 5+ engineers An exceptional team player - low ego, high initiative Genuine interest in the transformation of energy markets and infrastructure Desirable attributes: Hands on experience with large distributed systems Previous experience building data platform - including scheduling, streaming, storage, compute Python, Lakehouse architectures, Terraform, AWS 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.

Aurora Energy Research Limited is seeking a Data Platforms Software Engineer in Oxford. You will develop high uptime platforms for massive data volumes and work closely with engineers and analysts to shape the data infrastructure. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of backend development experience, a strong foundation in Python, and a genuine interest in the transformation of energy markets. We offer competitive benefits including private medical insurance and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Principal Data Platform Engineer Department: Tech - AI and Data Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time 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 Manage a team of Software Engineers Build high uptime platforms that serve 100TB -1PB data fast and reliably Build tools and platforms that empower engineers, modellers, and analysts across Aurora Be 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: 10+ years developing impactful, mission critical backend systems The ability to work in fast paced, high ownership environments Excellence in one or more language (we mostly use Python) Strong discipline in testing and automation Experienced, judicious user of AI coding tools Previous experience managing teams of 5+ engineers An exceptional team player - low ego, high initiative Genuine interest in the transformation of energy markets and infrastructure Desirable attributes: Hands on experience with large distributed systems Previous experience building data platform - including scheduling, streaming, storage, compute Python, Lakehouse architectures, Terraform, AWS What we offer 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.

Data Platforms Software Engineer Department: Tech - AI and Data Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time 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 reliably Build tools and platforms that empower engineers, modellers, and analysts across Aurora Be 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 systems The ability to work in fast paced, high ownership environments Excellence in one or more language (we mostly use Python) Strong discipline in testing and automation Experienced, judicious user of AI coding tools An exceptional team player - low ego, high initiative Genuine interest in the transformation of energy markets and infrastructure Desirable attributes: Hands on experience with large distributed systems Previous experience building data platform - including scheduling, streaming, storage, compute Python, Lakehouse architectures, Terraform, AWS 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 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.

Salesforce Administrator Department: Internal Technology Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Description Based in Oxford, you'll join a dynamic and growing team responsible for the management, customisation, and maintenance of Aurora's CRM system and its integrations. In this role, you will help improve the efficiency of our client-facing teams by understanding their commercial needs and translating those into well-managed system processes. This opportunity is perfect for someone early in their career, looking to build a strong foundation in CRM administration. You'll gain hands on experience in areas such as change and stakeholder management, colleague training, system development, and data management. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills and be comfortable engaging with colleagues at all levels. You'll need the ability to explain complex system processes clearly, ensuring that users can easily follow procedures and operate efficiently. A keen eye for detail will be essential to support troubleshooting and maintain data integrity. As part of our global commercial team, you'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that offers opportunities for growth and personal development. You'll also gain valuable experience managing a market-leading CRM system. Key Responsibilities System administration Organise and conduct onboarding and training sessions for new users to ensure quick and efficient adoption. Follow up on user led administrative tasks to maintain system compliance and efficiency. Maintain a library of user reports and dashboards, offering insights and error reporting for process improvements. Perform basic Salesforce configurations, including creating and updating fields, page layouts, workflows, reports, and dashboards. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues reported by users, ensuring minimal disruption. Assist in testing, implementing, and documenting new Salesforce features, updates, and releases. Manage data imports, exports, and cleansing to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Ongoing User Training & Support Schedule and conduct regular training sessions to reinforce best practices, ensure compliance, and introduce new system features. Offer ongoing guidance to users navigating unfamiliar processes, ensuring smooth adoption. Support users via a shared inbox, promptly addressing user enquiries and troubleshooting requests. Team Administration & Stakeholder Engagement Track, manage, and prioritise the Salesforce development pipeline, ensuring transparency and efficiency. Keep stakeholders informed about development progress, objectives, and upcoming system improvements. Analyse user feedback, identify recurring challenges, and recommend enhancements to improve the user experience. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required attributes: A keen interest in systems, data management, and basic coding, with a willingness to develop technical expertise. Experience with analytical tools, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse data effectively. Strong time management with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently, manage workloads independently, and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment. Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to document processes, create reports, and communicate effectively across teams. Detail oriented and highly organised, strong accuracy in data, systems and process management. Proactive problem solving, a logical mindset with the initiative to research solutions independently before escalating issues. Collaborative and supportive team player, personable, approachable, and proactive in helping colleagues navigate system processes. Fast learner with growth mindset, the ability to adapt quickly to new processes, with a desire to continuously develop skills in system administration. Desirable attributes: Experience in internal training and user support: Previous experience conducting training sessions, creating user guides, or providing technical support to colleagues. Hands on experience with databases and/or systems: Familiarity with managing, maintaining, or optimising databases, CRM systems, or operational processes. Advanced Excel skills: Proficiency with Excel formulas and functions, including data filters, sorting, pivot tables, SUMIF/SUMIFS, COUNTIF/COUNTIFS, and XLOOKUP, to analyse and manipulate data effectively. What we offer Private Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Parental Support Salary-Exchange Pension Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Local Oxford Discounts Cycle to work Scheme Flu Jabs Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. 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.

Aurora Energy Research Limited is seeking a Salesforce Administrator based in Oxford. In this role, you'll manage, customise, and maintain the CRM system while engaging with users to improve efficiency. This position is ideal for someone early in their career looking to build a solid foundation in CRM administration. You will conduct training, troubleshoot issues, and work within a collaborative team environment. The role offers opportunities for personal development and supports growth in system administration skills.

Principal Software Engineer (AI) Department: Tech - AI and Data Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Description Please note that we are open to considering candidates who require visa sponsorship (subject to eligibility and company approval) 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. As a Principal Software Engineer on the AI team you will build systems where LLMs autonomously plan, and call tools, to navigate large, multi-dimensional, fast-evolving data. Your work will amplify the value of Aurora's data, models, and forecasts to researchers, investors, and policy makers around the world, and directly impact the decisions that drive the decarbonisation of grids around the world. 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. Key Responsibilities Manage a team of Software Engineers and Data Scientists Own projects from end-to-end, from first conversations with users through to production systems Work with modelling and data teams to embed proprietary insights into production systems Deploy agentic systems that enable fast, multi dimensional, data driven decisions Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required attributes: 10+ years developing impactful, mission critical backend systems The ability to work in fast paced, high ownership environments Excellence in one or more language (we mostly use Python) Strong discipline in testing and automation Experienced, judicious user of AI coding tools Previous experience managing teams of 5+ engineers An exceptional team player - low ego, high initiative Genuine interest in the transformation of energy markets and infrastructure Desirable attributes: Hands on experience building LLM based systems Experience testing non deterministic systems Understanding of statistics and inferential methods LangGraph, RAG, MCP, MLOps, IaaC, AWS What we offer 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.

Aurora Energy Research Limited, based in Oxford, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their AI team. You will manage software engineers and collaborate on projects that utilize AI to optimize energy market decisions. The role requires 10+ years of experience in backend systems and proficiency in Python. The company offers a hybrid working model with flexibility. Employees benefit from private medical and dental insurance, as well as a comprehensive employee assistance program.

Aurora Energy Research Limited in Oxford is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in AI to manage software teams and drive impactful backend systems development. You will be integral in creating AI-driven solutions that enhance decision-making in energy markets. The role offers a hybrid work model, private medical and dental insurance, and is open to candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and a passion for transforming energy infrastructure.

Lead Software Engineer (AI) Department: Tech - AI and Data Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Please note that we are open to considering candidates who require visa sponsorship (subject to eligibility and company approval) 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. As a Lead Software Engineer on the AI team you will build systems where LLMs autonomously plan and call tools to navigate large, multi dimensional, fast evolving data. Your work will amplify the value of Aurora's data, models, and forecasts to researchers, investors, and policy makers around the world, and directly impact the decisions that drive the decarbonisation of grids around the world. 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. Key Responsibilities Manage a team of Software Engineers and Data Scientists Own projects from end to end, from first conversations with users through to production systems Work with modelling and data teams to embed proprietary insights into production systems Deploy agentic systems that enable fast, multi dimensional, data driven decisions Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required attributes: 10+ years developing impactful, mission critical backend systems The ability to work in fast paced, high ownership environments Excellence in one or more language (we mostly use Python) Strong discipline in testing and automation Experienced, judicious user of AI coding tools Previous experience managing teams of 5+ engineers An exceptional team player - low ego, high initiative Genuine interest in the transformation of energy markets and infrastructure Desirable attributes: Hands on experience building LLM based systems Experience testing non deterministic systems Understanding of statistics and inferential methods LangGraph, RAG, MCP, MLOps, IaaC, AWS What we offer 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.

Department: Internal Technology Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Description Aurora is seeking a Business Insights Developer to join our growing Data and Insights team in Oxford. This is a mid-level role for someone who can turn business questions into trusted, well-designed insight solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. This role sits within the Data and Insights team, which works closely with business divisions to understand decision-making needs, define meaningful metrics, and deliver actionable insight. It is part of the wider data team, alongside Data Platform Engineers who are responsible for sourcing data, transforming it, and producing trusted gold data products in Microsoft Fabric. The Data and Insights Developer will partner with business stakeholders and the data platform team to design insight solutions that are scalable, governed, and user-focused. The role will primarily consume curated gold-layer data products and shared semantic models, helping ensure that insight delivery is consistent, performant, and aligned to enterprise data standards. Successful candidates will combine strong analytical thinking with practical Power BI delivery skills, including semantic modelling, DAX, data visualisation, and stakeholder engagement. You should be comfortable working independently on agreed priorities while collaborating closely with colleagues across data engineering, architecture, and business teams to continuously improve how insight is delivered and used. Key Responsibilities Business partnering and requirements discovery: Work closely with business divisions to understand decision-making and insight goals, define KPIs, translate requirements into clear user stories, and shape solutions that support better business outcomes. Power BI and Fabric solution delivery: Build and maintain high-quality Power BI reports, dashboards, and semantic models using curated Microsoft Fabric data assets, applying strong visual design, usability, and performance practices. Semantic modelling and insight design: Create robust, reusable semantic models and measures that support consistent insight delivery across teams, using sound modelling principles, DAX, and a strong understanding of business definitions. Governance, documentation, and adoption: Document insight solutions, data definitions, assumptions, and usage guidance; support adoption; and work within agreed governance standards for workspace management, data access, and solution lifecycle. Collaboration with the data platform team: Provide feedback on data quality, modelling needs, and new data and insight requirements so that upstream Fabric gold data products continue to meet business insight needs. Continuous improvement: Help improve delivery standards, reusable assets, and ways of working across the Data and Insights team, with a focus on consistency, trust, and maintainability. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required attributes Experience delivering data, insight, and reporting solutions in Power BI, ideally in a mid-level analyst or developer role. Strong hands-on skills in Power BI Desktop, Power Query, DAX, report design, and semantic modelling. Experience working with Microsoft Fabric or closely related modern Microsoft data platforms, including consumption of curated lakehouse, warehouse, or shared semantic model data. Good understanding of data modelling principles such as star schema, measures, dimensions, hierarchies, and reusable business definitions. Ability to work with business stakeholders to gather requirements, challenge assumptions, and communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience with data quality validation, documentation, and insight and reporting governance practices. Comfort working across multiple priorities with strong organisation, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. Strong SQL and Excel skills for data exploration, validation, and reconciliation. Desirable attributes Experience working with Fabric-aligned data and reporting patterns such as shared semantic models, Direct Lake, deployment pipelines, or governed workspace structures. Experience reporting on enterprise systems such as Dynamics 365, Salesforce, SAP SuccessFactors, or other SaaS business applications. Awareness of Power BI governance concepts including workspace roles, row-level security, endorsement, and lifecycle management. Experience with broader Power Platform capabilities such as Power Automate or Power Apps where they support reporting workflows. What we offer 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.

Senior Modelling Software Engineer - Chronos Department: Tech - Model & Platform Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Description Please note that we are open to considering candidates who require visa sponsorship (subject to eligibility and company approval). We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help us build and maintain the Python codebase behind Aurora's Chronos battery storage modelling product. You'll lead or co lead a small team (4 6 people) working in a collaborative engineering environment, owning feature development and improving code quality, maintainability, and developer experience in the model stack used across our business. You'll thrive here if you enjoy writing clean, maintainable Python, shaping libraries and packages that other teams rely on, while raising engineering standards across the organisation and empowering your team to do their best work through coaching and mentoring. The position suits an individual with 5+ years of experience in Python software engineering who is interested in a career applying software engineering techniques to modelling software solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a small team of modelling software engineers, supporting their development and engagement Manage on time delivery of robust and scalable model features Design, implement, and maintain Python modules/packages in the modelling codebase; own components over time and steward their quality and usability for other teams Translate modelling methods into production quality code, collaborating with method owners in the Modelling team; ensure implementations are readable, tested, and traceable Improve code quality and developer experience by refactoring for clarity, strengthening interfaces and simplifying implementations Champion automated testing and TDD; driving the adoption of modern software engineering practices in the model development team Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions Identify and address architectural bottlenecks and opportunities to improve scalability and developer experience Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required attributes: Professional Python experience (5+ years) in a commercial, team based software environment, delivering components used by other teams/customers Experience in applied software architecture and design patterns Experience building with Test Driven Development and Continuous Delivery Experience in DevOps/Infrastructure development including containers and CI/CD Experience leading small teams, managing and mentoring junior colleagues Experience stewarding internal libraries, packaging and dependency management at scale Experience in effective and efficient agentic first development Desirable attributes: An interest in working in the energy/decarbonization sector Experience engaging with internal stakeholders and colleagues in other teams Experience developing software for modelling, simulation or mathematical optimisation 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.

Senior Modelling Software Engineer - Chronos Department: Tech - Model & Platform Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Description Please note that we are open to considering candidates who require visa sponsorship (subject to eligibility and company approval). We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help us build and maintain the Python codebase behind Aurora's Chronos battery storage modelling product. You'll lead or co lead a small team (4 6 people) working in a collaborative engineering environment, owning feature development and improving code quality, maintainability, and developer experience in the model stack used across our business. You'll thrive here if you enjoy writing clean, maintainable Python, shaping libraries and packages that other teams rely on, while raising engineering standards across the organisation and empowering your team to do their best work through coaching and mentoring. The position suits an individual with 5+ years of experience in Python software engineering who is interested in a career applying software engineering techniques to modelling software solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a small team of modelling software engineers, supporting their development and engagement Manage on time delivery of robust and scalable model features Design, implement, and maintain Python modules/packages in the modelling codebase; own components over time and steward their quality and usability for other teams Translate modelling methods into production quality code, collaborating with method owners in the Modelling team; ensure implementations are readable, tested, and traceable Improve code quality and developer experience by refactoring for clarity, strengthening interfaces and simplifying implementations Champion automated testing and TDD; driving the adoption of modern software engineering practices in the model development team Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions Identify and address architectural bottlenecks and opportunities to improve scalability and developer experience Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required attributes: Professional Python experience (5+ years) in a commercial, team based software environment, delivering components used by other teams/customers Experience in applied software architecture and design patterns Experience building with Test Driven Development and Continuous Delivery Experience in DevOps/Infrastructure development including containers and CI/CD Experience leading small teams, managing and mentoring junior colleagues Experience stewarding internal libraries, packaging and dependency management at scale Experience in effective and efficient agentic first development Desirable attributes: An interest in working in the energy/decarbonization sector Experience engaging with internal stakeholders and colleagues in other teams Experience developing software for modelling, simulation or mathematical optimisation 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.

Aurora Energy Research Limited is looking for a Commercial Systems Coordinator in Oxford. This role involves managing and customizing the CRM system while providing training and support to users. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to troubleshoot effectively. Benefits include private medical insurance, dental insurance, and a hybrid work model.

Commercial Systems Coordinator Department: Internal Technology Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Description Based in Oxford, you'll join a dynamic and growing team responsible for the management, customisation, and maintenance of Aurora's CRM system and its integrations. In this role, you will help improve the efficiency of our client-facing teams by understanding their commercial needs and translating those into well managed system processes. This opportunity is perfect for someone early in their career, looking to build a strong foundation in CRM administration. You'll gain hands on experience in areas such as change and stakeholder management, colleague training, system development, and data management. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills and be comfortable engaging with colleagues at all levels. You'll need the ability to explain complex system processes clearly, ensuring that users can easily follow procedures and operate efficiently. A keen eye for detail will be essential to support troubleshooting and maintain data integrity. As part of our global commercial team, you'll work in a fast paced, collaborative environment that offers opportunities for growth and personal development. You'll also gain valuable experience managing a market leading CRM system. Key Responsibilities System administration Organise and conduct onboarding and training sessions for new users to ensure quick and efficient adoption. Follow up on user led administrative tasks to maintain system compliance and efficiency. Maintain a library of user reports and dashboards, offering insights and error reporting for process improvements. Perform basic Salesforce configurations, including creating and updating fields, page layouts, workflows, reports, and dashboards. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues reported by users, ensuring minimal disruption. Assist in testing, implementing, and documenting new Salesforce features, updates, and releases. Manage data imports, exports, and cleansing to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Ongoing User Training & Support Schedule and conduct regular training sessions to reinforce best practices, ensure compliance, and introduce new system features. Offer ongoing guidance to users navigating unfamiliar processes, ensuring smooth adoption. Support users via a shared inbox, promptly addressing user enquiries and troubleshooting requests. Team Administration & Stakeholder Engagement Track, manage, and prioritise the Salesforce development pipeline, ensuring transparency and efficiency. Keep stakeholders informed about development progress, objectives, and upcoming system improvements. Analyse user feedback, identify recurring challenges, and recommend enhancements to improve the user experience. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required attributes: A keen interest in systems, data management, and basic coding, with a willingness to develop technical expertise. Experience with analytical tools, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse data effectively. Strong time management with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently, manage workloads independently, and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment. Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to document processes, create reports, and communicate effectively across teams. Detail oriented and highly organised, strong accuracy in data, systems and process management. Proactive problem solving, a logical mindset with the initiative to research solutions independently before escalating issues. Collaborative and supportive team player, personable, approachable, and proactive in helping colleagues navigate system processes. Fast learner with growth mindset, the ability to adapt quickly to new processes, with a desire to continuously develop skills in system administration. Desirable attributes: Experience in internal training and user support: Previous experience conducting training sessions, creating user guides, or providing technical support to colleagues. Hands on experience with databases and/or systems: Familiarity with managing, maintaining, or optimising databases, CRM systems, or operational processes. Advanced excel skills: Proficiency with Excel formulas and functions, including data filters, sorting, pivot tables, SUMIF/SUMIFS, COUNTIF/COUNTIFS, and XLOOKUP, to analyse and manipulate data effectively. 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.