Our StoryUnum 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 motivated and curious Junior Full Stack Developer to join our Enrollment Run Team, within Acquisition Growth Run. This is an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that support enrollment processes, contributing to both front-end and back-end development.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values learning, quality, and continuous improvement. While some prior experience is expected, we provide comprehensive onboarding and mentorship to help you grow into the role and succeed. Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with team members to design, develop, test, and deploy full stack solutions for enrollment-related features and services. Maintain and enhance existing applications, ensuring performance, scalability, and security. Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Troubleshoot and debug issues across the stack. Contribute to automation and process improvements within the team.
Participate in an on-call support rotation, including evenings and weekends, to ensure continuous service availability and incident response’Required Skills & ExperienceFoundational experience 12 months in a professional setting in full stack development. Experience in at least one front-end framework (e. g. , React, Angular, or Vue. js). Experience with back-end technologies such as Node. js, Java, Python, or . NET. Familiarity with RESTful APIs, databases (SQL or NoSQL), and version control (Git). Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design principles. Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn. Nice to HaveExposure to cloud platforms (e. g. , AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Familiarity with Agile methodologies. Interest or experience in data processing, enrollment systems, or enterprise applications. What We OfferFull onboarding and mentorship program tailored to junior developers. A supportive, inclusive team environment. Opportunities for growth and learning through hands-on experience and training. Flexible work arrangements and a strong work-life balance#HybridWhat We OfferOur 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
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