Junior Data Architect

The Junior Data Architect plays an important supporting role in implementing Assent’s data strategy through the design, maintenance, and improvement of our data platform architecture. Reporting to the Manager, Data Engineering & Operations, this role works closely with the Data Architect to ensure our data systems are scalable, secure, and well-aligned with the needs of our SaaS products and internal analytics initiatives.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong data engineering foundation who is passionate about data architecture and infrastructure. The Junior Data Architect contributes to evolving our data models, integration patterns, and platform design, while learning to balance long-term architectural goals with day-to-day delivery.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities 

• Collaborate closely with the Data Architect to implement, maintain, and evolve data platform architecture patterns and standards that support Assent’s SaaS products and internal data services

• Develop and document logical and physical data models, integration patterns, and data flows in alignment with architecture guidelines

• Partner with Data Engineers and Infrastructure teams to implement robust, scalable, and secure data pipelines and storage solutions

• Contribute to design reviews by providing input on data modeling, performance, and architecture alignment

• Assist with implementation of data governance, quality, and security controls in collaboration with the Data Engineering, Data Governance, Security, and Infrastructure teams

• Contribute to the documentation of architectural decisions, standards, and best practices to support platform maintainability and knowledge sharing

• Participate in Agile planning and cross-team collaboration to align data initiatives with business needs

• 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.