Ireland Careers

Grow your career in the only Unum office dedicated solely to developing and delivering digital solutions. 

Why Tech Centre Carlow?

Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT centre supporting Unum Group, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals work inside the Digital Transformation Organization to build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.

Working at Unum Technology Centre in Carlow places you at the centre of strategic software development and IT services. Here, you’ll be part of a team building solutions and critical business application to digitally transform the way we do business. You’ll help pioneer HR platform integrations, transform online administration tools and surround employees with digital self-service.

Working with purpose, you’ll reach internationally to improve the employee benefits experience for people when they need it most. 

Benefits

We offer highly competitive industry salary and strong bonus incentives.
25 days PTO (Paid Time Off) per annum plus full maternity, paternity and adoption leave. 
We offer a comprehensive health insurance package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. 
Number of benefits including life assurance, permanent health insurance and illness salary protection.
Includes up to 12% of pension contribution (optional 3% employer/employee matched contribution).
Grow through continuous learning, professional track programs, manager training, IT certification programs and tuition reimbursement up to €3,000 per annum.
Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model with a number of remote days per week.
Employees are recognized company-wide at an individual and team level for outstanding contribution, with visibility throughout the organization.
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Flexible working hours, recognition opportunities and a collaborative culture are just a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy at Unum.
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Growth

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Whether it’s through a formal internship, increasing mastery of specific skill, or developing new areas of expertise, growth can bring energy, excitement and advancement. You’ll find opportunities for all of these at Unum.

Testimonials

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“I’m energised by my role & the people at Unum! No two days are the same. The work is both interesting & challenging & getting to collaborate with such a forward thinking innovative team has meant my drive & motivation has returned with a real energy & momentum.”

Sarah

Director of Business Architecture

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“The key factors that personally are important for me are the openness of the work culture in Unum, the freedom of sharing your ideas for continuous improvement and innovation, and the ability to contribute, share your knowledge and thoughts. We’re involved in some important discussions within the company, if you have any suggestions, these are listened to and taken into consideration. From a Carlow Campus perspective, I am involved in various volunteering activities, including one of the work groups that supports employee engagement initiatives. Being part of these initiatives allows me to contribute at a campus level while also demonstrating how, as an organisation, we can make a positive impact in the wider community.”

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Senior Business Analyst

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“Working at Unum has been a genuinely rewarding experience. As a Software Test Engineer, I’ve had the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly support our customers and strengthen the reliability of our systems. What I appreciate most is the culture — people here are collaborative, supportive, and always willing to share knowledge. Unum encourages continuous learning, and I’ve grown both technically and professionally because of that environment. It’s a place where your contributions matter, and where you feel part of a team that’s committed to doing things the right way.”

Sharon

Test Engineer

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“My experience at Unum has been incredibly rewarding, with continuous opportunities to learn, grow, and work on impactful cloud initiatives. I particularly value the collaborative culture and the chance to engage with teams across Ireland, the US, and offshore locations. The role challenges me in the best way, keeping my work fresh while allowing me to explore new technologies, especially in cloud and AI. Unum’s strong focus on flexibility and work-life balance has also made a meaningful difference to my day-to-day life. Overall, it’s a place where I’ve been able to build deep expertise in my role while continuing to take on new challenges and stay current with evolving technologies.”

Gerard

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

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"I joined Unum as a UX Designer to support the Digital Incubator, building practical solutions to support the business. As the sole UX resource in this fast‑moving team, I get a seat at the table with stakeholders from business, engineers, data scientists, product managers and vendors. I’ve helped shape tools that sales, service and support teams actually use every day, which is where the work gets satisfying."

Stephen

Senior UX Designer

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Award Winning Workplace

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The Best Workplaces™ in Ireland award recognises organisations where trust and respect form the foundation of culture. This accolade acknowledges organisations across various industries and sizes that prioritise employee wellbeing, growth, and engagement.

Unum technology centre in Carlow, Ireland

Ireland Campus

Carlow

Situated in South East Ireland along the river Barrow, Carlow is easily accessible from the ferry and several major airports, and close to Kilkenny. Carlow offers a youthful atmosphere in a growing town, with new shopping and housing, along with top-quality schools and a multitude of leisure activities. This combination of enterprising spirit and central location make Carlow the ideal place for Unum’s technology Centre of Excellence, a world-class programming shop where our team helps support and deliver top-notch solutions for our customers.

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Contact Us

Phone: (059) 9178100
Email: unumirelandcareers@unum.com

Merchant House (3rd Floor),
Shamrock Plaza
Tullow St, Carlow,
Ireland

R93 E4E3


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