Solutions Engineer

Aurora Energy Research Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy research firm in Oxford is seeking a Solutions Engineer to join their Modern Workplace Team. Focused on the Power Platform, you will design and deliver solutions to enhance productivity and business processes. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience with Microsoft Power Platform and strong problem-solving skills. The role offers flexibility with hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits including private medical insurance.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Parental Support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Local Oxford Discounts

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flu Jabs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience designing and developing solutions with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Experience working directly with business users to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain solutions using Power Platform and Azure Logic Apps.
• Work directly with business users to capture requirements.
• Support citizen developers and promote best practices in solution design.

Skills

Microsoft Power Platform

Azure Logic Apps

Power BI

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Microsoft Certifications in relevant areas

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Dynamics 365

Job description

Join to apply for the Solutions Engineer role at Aurora Energy Research.

Based in our Oxford office, you will join the Modern Workplace Team within Internal Technology. The team is responsible for the design, delivery, continual improvement, and support of the core services that provide Aurora’s staff with the tools and technology needed to perform their best work.

Reporting to the Head of Architecture and Engineering, you will focus on the Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, Azure Logic Apps, and related automation and integration technologies. Your role will be to design and deliver solutions that improve productivity, streamline business processes, and enhance collaboration across the organisation.

We have an existing suite of Power Platform solutions that require ongoing development and support. In addition, Aurora is adopting Logic Apps as part of its enterprise integration strategy — migrating existing Power Platform integrations and introducing scalable, well‑governed automation patterns. You will help shape this transition, ensuring Power Platform remains a valuable tool for citizen developers while establishing strong governance and best practices.

You will work directly with business users and Internal Technology colleagues to understand requirements, design effective solutions, and help drive automation and efficiency throughout the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join Aurora at a key stage of growth, as we continue to expand internationally and mature our technology landscape to meet the needs of a dynamic, data‑driven business.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain solutions using Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) and Azure Logic Apps to support automation and integration
• Maintain and enhance existing Power Platform applications used across the business
• Implement and support Power Platform governance principles defined by the Head of Architecture and Engineering
• Work directly with business users to capture requirements, design solutions, and deliver measurable improvements
• Collaborate with other Internal Technology teams (Data, System Specialists, Service Delivery, Information Security) to ensure cohesive delivery and ongoing supportability
• Support citizen developers and promote best practices in solution design. Take ownership of governance defined in conjunction with the Head of Architecture and Engineering and senior engineers
• Migrate system-to-system integrations from Power Platform to Logic Apps where appropriate
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required attributes

• Minimum 2 years’ experience designing and developing solutions with Microsoft Power Platform
• Experience working directly with business users to gather requirements and deliver solutions
• Excellent time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, proactive, and positive — a collaborative team player
• Able to work independently to manage priorities and deliver to deadlines
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Delivery-oriented with a “roll up your sleeves” approach
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills
• A passion for technology and how it can be used to solve real business challenges
• Demonstrable experience working with Azure Logic Apps
• Demonstrable experience working with Power BI
• Microsoft Certifications in relevant areas
• Familiarity of event driven software architecture, integration patterns and serverless solutions
• Experience administering or governing Power Platform environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps tooling to manage configurations across environments
• Experience working with any of our Tier 1 systems: Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Jira, Confluence, Salesforce, SAP SuccessFactors, or Dynamics 365 F&O

What we offer

• Private Medical Insurance
• Parental Support
• 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.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Research Services