Test Engineer Internship - Solutions - Commitments Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Paid health insurance

Pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Unum Ireland is offering an internship in the Commitments Team to learn hands-on software testing in a SAFe Agile environment. You will work with Software Engineers, Test Engineers, and Business Analysts to develop test scripts, perform API testing, and contribute to ongoing quality improvements across the project.

The internship emphasizes hands-on experience with test automation, test planning, and collaboration in a cross-functional team, while supporting enterprise applications for

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of software testing principles and quality assurance concepts.
• Basic programming knowledge in C#, Java, JavaScript, BDD (ReqnRoll/Specflow), or a similar language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Support testing activities across HRC solutions.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of automated test scripts.
• Execute smoke, functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing.
• Create and maintain test artifacts, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reports.
• Execute test cases under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support testing of API integrations used to send plan information and receive Enrollment data from external systems.
• Analyse test results, identify defects, and assist with issue investigation and resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across testing and automation practices.
• Explore the use of AI tools and technologies to improve testing efficiency and software quality.

Skills

Testing concepts

QA basics

Programming basics

Teamwork

Communication

Learning mindset

Education

Pursuing CS/SE/IT degree

Tools

Visual Studio

Playwright

Selenium

Postman

Git

Job description

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.

Test Engineer Internship - Solutions - Commitments Team

Unum Ireland – 2027 IT Internship Program

Summary

Test Engineers are responsible for working as part of an agile team that delivers business value to its customers. They ensure software is delivered to high quality standard by collaborating with their agile team members and by leveraging various testing techniques. Test Engineers embrace the planning, design, management, execution and reporting of tests, using appropriate testing tools and techniques while conforming to agreed upon process standards and industry specific regulations. The Commitments Team is seeking a Test Engineer Intern to support the delivery of high-quality software solutions within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. Working alongside experienced Software Engineers, Test Engineers, and Business Analysts, you will gain hands‑on experience in software testing, test automation, API testing, Agile delivery, and modern software engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support testing activities across HRC solutions.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of automated test scripts.
• Execute smoke, functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing.
• Create and maintain test artifacts, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reports.
• Execute test cases under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support testing of API integrations used to send plan information and receive Enrollment data from external systems.
• Analyse test results, identify defects, and assist with issue investigation and resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across testing and automation practices.
• Explore the use of AI tools and technologies to improve testing efficiency and software quality.

Required Skills

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of software testing principles and quality assurance concepts.
• Basic programming knowledge in C#, Java, JavaScript, BDD (ReqnRoll/Specflow), or a similar language.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and ways of working.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure Visual studio and to test automation tools such as Playwright or Selenium.
• Exposure to API testing tools such as Postman and API test scripting.
• Familiarity with Git or other source control systems.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Interest in AI and modern software engineering practices.

What You’ll Gain

Hands‑on experience testing enterprise applications that support employee benefits, plan design, and Enrollment solutions.

Exposure to test automation, API testing, and systems integration testing.

Experience working within a SAFe Agile environment.

Mentorship from experienced Software and Test Engineers.

Opportunities to contribute to real-world software releases and continuous improvement initiatives.

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.

Closing Date

Closing Date for Internship Applications: Sunday 20th September 2026

Further Queries

Please reach out to Gillian O’Connor [e-mail] and Sean Farrell [e-mail].

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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.

• competitive compensation
• 25 days annual leave
• paid health insurance
• pension scheme
• annual performance-based bonus
• paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
• reward programs
• 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 behavioural health services. Our 10,000+ employees work across operations in the US, UK and Poland, as well as our dedicated Technology Centre in Ireland.

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