Intermediate Data Engineer

Assent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world’s top-tier, sustainability-driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren't built with sustainability in mind. That's where we step in. With insights from experts, Assent is the tool manufacturers trust for comprehensive sustainability.

We are proud to announce that Assent has crossed the US$100M ARR milestone, granting us Centaur Status. This accomplishment, reached just 8 years following our Series A, makes us the first and only Certified B Corporation in North America's SaaS sustainability industry to celebrate this milestone.

Our journey from $5 million to US$100M ARR in just eight years has been marked by significant growth and achievements. With our $350 million US funding led by Vista Equity Partners, we're poised for even greater expansion and are on the lookout for outstanding team members to join our mission.

Hybrid Work Model

At Assent, we proudly embrace a remote-first work model, valuing the flexibility and autonomy it provides our team. We also acknowledge the intangible benefits of occasional in-person workdays. For team members situated within 50 kms/31 miles of our five global offices in Ottawa, Eldoret, Penang, Columbus, and Amsterdam, you can expect to come into the office at least one day a week. Similarly, those near our co-working spaces in Nairobi and Toronto are encouraged to work onsite once a month.

As an Intermediate Data Engineer at Assent, you will be a key contributor in advancing our data engineering practices and serving as a hands-on technical expert. You support the vision and execution of our data engineering efforts, ensuring the development of secure, robust, scalable, and high-performing data platforms. Your role will involve supporting key technical initiatives, collaborating on architectural decisions, and executing complex data engineering tasks to align our data infrastructure with Assent's business goals.

You will actively participate in the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated data solutions while working closely with the other data engineers. Your contributions will have a broad impact across the organization as you work within best practices directly on the technical solutions required to advance our data systems.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities 

• Support the development of data engineering solutions by contributing to the design and implementation of scalable and high-performing data systems.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure, ensuring reliability and efficiency in data processing workflows.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting data technologies, infrastructure, and tools, contributing to the implementation of data architectures and workflows.
• Follow and apply coding standards and best practices within the Data Engineering & Operations team, participating in code reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
• Work closely with database developers, software development, product management, and AI/ML developers to align data initiatives with Assent’s organizational goals.
• Collaborate with team members to monitor progress, adjust priorities, and meet project deadlines and objectives.
• Identify and suggest opportunities for internal process improvements, including automating manual processes and optimizing data delivery.
• Expand knowledge and skills by learning from senior team members, sharing insights, and contributing to technical discussions.
• Be familiar with corporate security policies and follow the guidance set out by processes and procedures of Assent.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may be altered and/or added from time to time to meet business needs.

We strongly value your talent, energy and passion. It will also be valuable to Assent if you have the following qualifications and experience:

• 5+ years of data engineering experience.
• Proficiency in tools and languages, such as AWS, dbt, Snowflake, Git, R, Python, SQL, SQL Server, and Snowflake.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage tasks and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Proficient in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of data management systems, warehouse methodologies, data quality principles, data modeling techniques, and governance best practices.
• Familiarity with agile work environments and scrum ceremonies.
• Basic business acumen and experience in aligning data initiatives with business objectives.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the aforementioned duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Assent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Life at Assent

Wellness: We believe that you and your family’s well being is important. As a result, we offer vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country), life leave days and more.

Financial Benefits: It’s not all about the money – well, it’s a little about the money. We understand that financial health is important and we offer a competitive base salary, a corporate bonus program, retirement savings options and more.

Life at Assent: There is purpose beyond your work. We provide our team members with flexible work options, volunteer days and opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives.

Lifelong Learning: At Assent, curiosity is not only valued but encouraged. You will receive professional development days that are available to you the day you start.

At Assent, we are committed to growing and sustaining an environment where our team members feel included, valued, and heard. Our diversity and equal opportunity practices are guided and championed by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion includes recruiting and retaining team members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging where all team members are included, treated with dignity and respect, promoted on their merits, and placed in positions to contribute to business success.

If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to help.