Assent is the leading AI native platform for supply chain sustainability and compliance, trusted by complex manufacturers and distributors around the world. Built and backed by experts who have led global compliance programs, our unified platform combines advanced AI, regulatory expertise, and the world’s largest supply chain data network to help organizations reduce risk, lower operational costs, and build trust across every tier of the value chain. From human rights and responsible sourcing to PFAS reporting and Digital Product Passports, Assent transforms regulatory complexity into actionable insights that drive real business outcomes.

With over 900 team members across India, North America, Malaysia, the EU, and Kenya and more than 1,000 customers globally, Assent brings together global perspective and deep domain expertise. Our hybrid work model enables teams to collaborate effectively across regions while staying connected to the communities where they live and work. As a certified B Corporation, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. This reflects our commitment to building technology that drives business performance while creating long-term value for people and the planet.

People First. Technology Forward.

Our commitment to People, Culture & Community (PCC) is rooted in building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team. We recruit and retain team members with a range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, while fostering a culture of belonging where all Assentees are respected, supported, and empowered to contribute.

As we continue to embed AI into how we work, we do so thoughtfully, enhancing human potential, supporting better decision-making, and prioritizing appropriate oversight, privacy, and fairness.

At Assent, we value your privacy and are committed to maintaining transparency in how we handle your personal information. As part of our talent acquisition and management processes, we may use AI technologies to support activities such as resume screening, candidate communication, and talent analytics.

Position Summary

In collaboration with other Technical Leads, Product Managers, Product Designers, and other Engineering team members you will identify opportunities and assess feasibility of solutions at Assent. You will provide technical guidance, influence decision-making, and align data engineering initiatives with business goals during Assent’s roadmap development. Additionally, you will drive technical strategy, team execution, and process improvements to build resilient and scalable data systems. As part of the Data Engineering team you will bring your passion to leading data engineering efforts, mentoring a growing team, and building robust, scalable data infrastructure.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities

• Drive the technical execution of data engineering projects, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery: including discovery, delivery, and adoption
• Work closely with Architecture members to design and implement scalable, high-performance data pipelines and infrastructure
• Provide technical guidance to the team, ensuring best practices in data engineering, performance optimization, and system reliability
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers, Software Development, Analysts, and AI/ML teams to define and execute data initiatives
• Partner with the team manager to plan and prioritize work, ensuring a balance between short-term deliverables and long-term technical improvements
• Stay current with emerging technologies and methods and drive their adoption where they can accelerate achieving the team’s objectives
• 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.

Your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or related fields
• Expertise in cloud data platforms (AWS)
• Proficiency in modern data technologies such as Spark, Airflow, dbt, Snowflake, Redshift, or similar
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and data pipeline design, with expertise in ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and real-time streaming
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, Scala, or similar languages
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and DevOps best practices
• Ability to influence technical direction and advocate for best practices across teams
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a focus on fostering collaboration and technical excellence
• A learning mindset, constantly exploring new technologies and best practices
• Experience in security, compliance, and governance related to data systems is a plus

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.  

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.