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, Pune and Amsterdam, you can expect to come into the office 1-3 days a week. Similarly, those near our co-working spaces in Nairobi and Toronto are encouraged to work onsite once a month.

Job Description

We are looking for a hands-on Technical Lead (IC role) who can drive technical excellence, mentor teams, and
contribute to building scalable, high-performing applications. This role is ideal for someone passionate about
full-stack development and modern technologies, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Key responsibilities include:
▸ Lead technical design and development for complex projects.
▸ Collaborate with architects and product managers to define technical roadmaps.
▸ Stay hands-on with coding, code reviews, and troubleshooting critical issues.
▸ Mentor and guide team members on best practices and emerging technologies.
▸ Ensure high-quality deliverables through robust architecture and clean code.
▸ Drive adoption of modern development practices, CI/CD, and cloud solutions.

Qualifications

▸ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical
experience).
▸ 8–14 years of experience in software development, with at least 2–3 years in a Tech Lead role.
▸ Strong ability to perform hands-on coding.

▸ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
▸ Experience in agile environments and modern development practices.
▸ Frontend: Strong experience with Angular (latest versions).
▸ Backend: Proficiency in C# for enterprise-grade applications.
▸ Database: Expertise in SQL and relational database design.
▸ Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and microservices, Oops &
▸ Solid Principles.
▸ Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.

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 [email protected] and we will be happy to help.