Senior Data Engineer

Assent Compliance; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Assent is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to advance our data platforms and lead hands-on architectural initiatives. You will mentor peers, shape scalable data systems, and partner with AI/ML teams to deliver robust data solutions.

You will design, implement, and optimize data pipelines while upholding security and governance standards. This role offers a remote-first culture with occasional in-person collaboration across our global offices.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field and 7+ years of data engineering experience.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.
• Proficiency in tools and languages, such as AWS, dbt, Snowflake, Git, R, Python, SQL, SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic vision for data engineering and participate in the architectural design and development of new and complex data solutions, focusing on scalability, performance, and hands-on implementation.
• Design and implement new data systems and infrastructure to ensure the reliability and scalability of data systems by actively contributing to day-to-day engineering tasks.
• Influence key decisions regarding the data technology stack, infrastructure, and tools while actively engaging in hands-on engineering efforts in the creation and deployment of new data architectures and workflows.
• Set coding standards and best practices for the Data Engineering & Operations team, conducting and participating in code reviews to maintain high-quality, consistent code.
• 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 opportunities for internal process improvements, including automating manual processes and optimizing data delivery.
• Proactively support peers in continuous learning by providing technical guidance and training on data engineering development, analysis, and execution.
• Be familiar with corporate security policies and follow the guidance set out by processes and procedures of Assent.

Skills

AWS

dbt

Snowflake

Git

Python

SQL

SQL Server

R

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

As a Senior Data Engineer at Assent, you will play a critical role in advancing our data engineering practices and serving as a hands‑on technical expert. You will contribute significantly to 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 driving 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 offering mentorship and technical guidance to other engineers. Your contributions will have a broad impact across the organization as you champion best practices, innovate to enhance our data engineering capabilities, and work directly on the technical solutions required to advance our data systems.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the strategic vision for data engineering and participate in the architectural design and development of new and complex data solutions, focusing on scalability, performance, and hands‑on implementation.
• Design and implement new data systems and infrastructure to ensure the reliability and scalability of data systems by actively contributing to day‑to‑day engineering tasks.
• Influence key decisions regarding the data technology stack, infrastructure, and tools while actively engaging in hands‑on engineering efforts in the creation and deployment of new data architectures and workflows.
• Set coding standards and best practices for the Data Engineering & Operations team, conducting and participating in code reviews to maintain high-quality, consistent code.
• 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 opportunities for internal process improvements, including automating manual processes and optimizing data delivery.
• Proactively support peers in continuous learning by providing technical guidance and training on data engineering development, analysis, and execution.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field and 7+ years of data engineering experience.
• Strong project management skills.and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.
• Proficiency in tools and languages, such as AWS, dbt, Snowflake, Git, R, Python, SQL, SQL Server, and Snowflake.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adept at conveying complex data insights through a robust understanding of data management systems, warehouse methodologies, data quality standards, data modeling techniques, governance protocols, and advanced analytics.
• Familiarity with agile work environments and scrum ceremonies.
• Strong 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.

Additional Information

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 [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.

We use AI to support parts of our recruitment process, such as note‑taking and initial shortlisting based on job‑related qualifications. AI does not make hiring decisions. All candidates will speak with a real person, and final decisions are always made by our recruitment team.