About this role
Based in Gurugram, you will lead our newly established software team (currently four engineers) as we enter an exciting new phase of expansion. We are seeking an Engineering Manager who will build a strong, happy, high-performing team, creating the environment, clarity, and support that enables people to do their best work. This is a people-first role: you will have proven strength in leadership, scaling teams, and developing others. You will report to the Head of Software Product Engineering. Aurora’s mission is to help drive the energy transition through data-driven energy market intelligence and software that supports decision-makers across the power system. You will partner closely with colleagues in Oxford and across the business to help the team build customer-facing software that delivers on this mission. Our platform includes microservices and modern web applications (TypeScript/Node, React, AWS). While this is a leadership-focused role, you will still do some hands-on senior engineering work, contributing code when needed, leading by example on quality, and helping the team make sound technical decisions You will establish the people and process foundations for an effective engineering team: regular 1:1s, coaching and feedback, inclusive ways of working, and strong delivery practices (planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives). A key part of the role is growing the team through hiring, attracting, assessing, and onboarding great talent in Gurugram. Lead and grow the Gurugram engineering team, creating a positive, inclusive, high-trust culture with strong team health and engagement. Hire, onboard, and retain great engineers, owning the hiring process end-to-end in partnership with HR and engineering leadership. Coach, mentor, and develop team members through 1:1s, goal setting, feedback, and growth plans; support performance management when needed. Contribute as a senior engineer: write and review code, guide architecture and technical design, and continuously raise the bar on engineering standards (testing, reliability, and maintainability). Run effective engineering processes and ceremonies (planning, daily coordination, reviews, and especially high-quality retrospectives) that drive continuous improvement and predictable delivery. Partner with Product and stakeholders to shape priorities, manage expectations, and ensure the team delivers valuable outcomes with a sustainable pace and high quality