About this role
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Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.
Unum Ireland - 2027 IT Internship Program
Software Engineer Intern Summary
Software Engineers are responsible for the building and or configuration of software solutions within their business portfolio. They ensure software is delivered to high quality standards by collaborating with their agile team members and by leveraging unit testing and continuous integration. They participate in the estimation of work required to deliver software features.
Software Engineer – Intern Summary – Acquisitions Run – Pepur Team
As a Pega Software Engineer, you will learn how to support and advance enterprise applications built on the Pega platform gaining experience in application development, workflow automation, integrations, and platform support. A few examples listed below
Technologies – Pega Platform- how to develop and maintain business applications using Pega
Understand case management, workflow automation, and user experience design
Develop skills in data modeling, business rules, and decision logic
Explore APIs, system integrations, and secure data exchange
Learn application governance, security, and best practices
Analyze platform metrics to improve performance, stability, and reliability
Cloud Enablement, deployment and supporting Pega applications in modern cloud environments
API and Integration Development- Connecting Pega with internal and external applications
Agile ways of working
Internship Job Specifications
Takes a logical, analytical approach to problem solving and pays close attention to detail
Self motivated and results oriented
Takes an innovative approach to problem solving
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
Strong team player; able to work effectively within a team and more broadly with people from a variety of areas across the organization.
How do I apply?
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To apply please fill out the candidate questionnaire and upload your CV and submit your application.
PLEASE NOTE:
You can apply for a max of 2 internships for the 2027 IT Internship Program
When applying for an internship/s role please include your Grade Average % for Year 1 and 2 e.g. 2.1 in your CV submission
Closing Date for Internship Applications: Sunday 20th September 2026
Further Queries about Internships: Please reach out to Gillian O’Connor goconnor@unum.com and Sean Farrell SFarrell@UNUM.COM .
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What We Offer
Our size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.
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