Senior Software Engineer – Java

Our Story

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.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to serve as a technical leader within our Agile development team. This individual will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering innovative solutions across the Broker Connect business portfolio, working in close partnership with business area architects. As a senior member of the team, they will collaborate with technical leads and architects, contribute to solution design, assess emerging technologies for integration, and provide hands‑on technical expertise with strategic impact.

The ideal candidate will be a subject‑matter expert with deep application and technology skills, strong problem‑solving capabilities, and the ability to lead complex technical initiatives. Additionally, they will play a key role in mentoring junior Software Engineers, helping to foster a culture of growth and continuous development within the team.

The Role

- Lead the design, implementation and maintenance Java and .Net C# solutions aligned with Broker Connect business goals.

- Ensure application performance, quality, and stability with a view towards continuous improvement and optimization for scalability.

- Help drive the development team to update and maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with coding standards.

- Analyze and troubleshoot system issues, help drive the team in resolving escalations.

- Mentor junior engineers and support continuous team improvement.

- Participate in code reviews, testing (manual and automated), and CI/CD processes.

- Collaborate with business analysts, QA testers, and cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into user stories that can be delivered from a technical perspective.

- Work closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams to support application deployment and system upgrades.

- Promote innovation and evaluate new tools and technologies, Maintaining depth of technical understanding of third‑party/cloud solutions and Unum’s implementation of solutions.

What You Offer

- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

- 6+ years in software development, preferably in agile environments.

- Must have excellent knowledge and experience with .Net C# and/or Java programming languages.

- Proficiency in CI/CD and automation tools.

- Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

- Passion for delivering customer‑centric, high‑quality solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

- Exposure to API integration, AWS, Terraform or middleware technologies.

- Experience in insurance, healthcare, or other regulated industries.

- Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

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 and 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.

Company: Unum

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