Software Engineer Internship - Pure Java Team

Unum; Carlow; Hybrid; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Parental leave options

Job summary

Unum Ireland is looking for a Software Engineer Internship on the Pure Java Team in Carlow. You will work on features for the ADI and DEAR applications using Java and .Net C#, with CI/CD practices in a fast-paced Agile environment.

You will gain hands-on enterprise software experience, mentorship from engineers, and exposure to AWS, DevOps, and GitHub within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java and/or .Net C# in software projects.
• Understanding of software development concepts and testing.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows and build tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop features and fixes for ADI and DEAR applications.
• Contribute to enhancements supporting business processes and customer experience.
• Assist with releases, testing, and production readiness.
• Collaborate in an Agile team with Product Owners and Analysts.

Skills

Java

C#

CI/CD

Git/GitHub

Analytical skills

Tools

Git

GitHub

Maven

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Our Story

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.

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Software Engineer Internship - Pure Java Team 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 – Pure Java Team As a Software Engineering Intern on the Pure Java Team, you will work off features related to our ADI and DEAR application across both Java and .Net C#. You will gain hands‑on experience delivering enterprise applications in a fast‑paced Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop features and provide fixes and support for the ADI and/or DEAR applications.
• Contribute to enhancements that support key business processes and customer experiences.
• Support software releases, testing, and production readiness.
• Collaborate with engineers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and stakeholders in an Agile team.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leverage AI tools to improve development efficiency, software quality, and team productivity.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience with Java and/or .Net C#
• Working knowledge of Git, GitHub, Maven or other Java/.Net build tools, pipeline principles, CI/CD, or cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of programming and software development concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Desirable AWS knowledge - S3, Lambdas, SQS
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum and DevOps practices.
• Interest in AI-assisted software engineering and automation.

What You’ll Gain

Real-world experience delivering enterprise software releases and enhacements. Exposure to Agile, SAFe, software development, AWS cloud technologies, DevOps, and GitHub. Practical experience applying AI within software development. Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals. Opportunity to build valuable technical and professional skills in a collaborative team environment.

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.

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.

Company: Unum

At Unum Group, we’re a Fortune 500 company and leading international provider of workplace benefits and services, helping workers and their families thrive for more than 175 years. Through our Unum and Colonial Life brands, our company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision insurance; leave and absence management support; and behavioral health services. Our 10,000+ employees work across operations in the US, UK and Poland, as well as our dedicated Technology Centre in Ireland.

Unum Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for any applicant with a disability. If you are disabled and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please contact us by submitting a request here.

Further Queries about Internships: Please reach out to Gillian O’Connor [e-mail] and Sean Farrell [e-mail] .

Closing Date for Internship Applications: Sunday 20th September 2026