assent
Company Description 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. Key Requirements & Responsibilities Define and maintain canonical data models, contracts, and schema standards to ensure consistency across partner-built integrations with Assent Review and validate integration designs and data mappings from third-party partners, providing technical guidance on ETL/ELT patterns, transformations, and validation logic Design and implement data validation frameworks and observability tooling, including: logging, lineage tracking, alerting, and ingestion failure dashboards Develop key integration quality metrics, and comprehensive triage framework for integration issues across full ingestion path; serve as internal escalation point for Assent’s DPI team Champion best practices on coding and documentation standards within the Data Product Integrations team in alignment with broader Data Organization standards Partner with DevOps, Infrastructure, Data Engineering, and Product teams to support scalable ingestion patterns and contribute to a standardized, reusable integration framework Align and apply data governance standards for the integration domain based on internal Data Governance team organizational requirements Be familiar with corporate security policies and follow the guidance set out by processes and procedures of Assent 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: Degree in a related field and 5+ years of data engineering experience, with demonstrated ability to operate independently in complex, cross-functional environments Strong experience in data modeling, schema design, and data contract development; deep understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data transformations Proven experience working with external data producers (partners, vendors, customers) and validating their data mappings and schemas Proficiency in Python (preferred) and SQL (required); strong knowledge of JSON, CSV, and XML (XML strongly preferred); experience with REST APIs and data ingestion patterns Familiarity with GitHub for version control and PR reviews; working knowledge of AWS (preferred); experience with Snowflake and dbt is an asset Experience with data observability practices: logging, lineage tracking, pipeline monitoring, and alerting. Exposure to tools such as Airflow, Great Expectations, or similar frameworks is a plus Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including external partners Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and familiarity with agile environments and scrum ceremonies 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 talent@assent.com 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.