Modelling Software Engineer - Chronos
Aurora Energy Re1 month ago
Oxford, United KingdomMid Level
Responsibilities
- Own software feature development end-to-end, from requirements and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and live operation.
- Write robust, maintainable Python code with attention to logging, scalability, security, and operational requirements.
- Estimate and deliver work incrementally, manage issues proactively, and support effective project delivery.
- Review code, provide constructive feedback, and champion software engineering best practices and processes.
- Apply and help shape accountable agentic development practices for writing, reviewing, testing, and analysing code.
- Collaborate with teammates and internal stakeholders while driving continuous improvement across the team.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of professional software engineering experience and a track record of independently owning production software.
- Strong fundamentals in testing, clean module design, and maintainable code, with Python as the primary language.
- Experience with code review and constructive technical feedback.
- Effective project management skills, including estimation, issue management, and reliable delivery.
- Experience engaging with internal stakeholders and colleagues in other teams.
- Experience with scientific computing, complex data analysis, or computational modelling.
- Willingness to learn or existing experience with effective, efficient, and accountable agentic development.
- Interest in working in energy decarbonisation and a collaborative approach to supporting teammates.
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Parental Support, Salary-Exchange Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Oxford Discounts, Cycle-to-work Scheme, and Flu Jabs.
- Hybrid working with a mix of in-office and home working, with potentially adjustable working hours.
About Aurora Energy Re
Aurora Energy Research provides power market forecasting, analytics, and data to utilities, investors, developers, and policymakers via subscription platforms, software (including the Chronos storage valuation platform), and advisory services. It also offers programmatic access and APIs to embed forecasts, dispatch models, and insights into client workflows. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Oxford, the company operates globally and is part of TPG.