Unum Ireland - 2026 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 Internship Summary - Digital Incubator Team

Join the Digital Incubator team as a Software Engineer Intern and gain hands-on experience working on impactful projects in a fast-paced agile environment. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in software engineering and a passion for learning and innovation.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 12 years of testing experience (Nice to Have)

• Proficient in Basic Python Coding

• Experience with AWS or familiarity with cloud technologies is a plus

Agile Delivery Responsibilities:

As part of an agile team you will be expected to:

• Deliver functionality based on User Story Acceptance Criteria

• Provide estimates for coding tasks

• Collaborate with developers Product Owners and external teams

What Youll Gain:

• Real-world experience on meaningful AI first projects

• Opportunities to sharpen your technical and agile delivery skills

• Exposure to modern cloud-based development practices

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.

How do I apply

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To apply please upload your CV and Cover Page by using the individual application link provided for this internship.

PLEASE NOTE:

When submitting your application with your CV please include a cover page listing your 2 preferred internships ranked 1 2 (1 being the most preferred internship) that most aligns with your area of study at university and please outline the following:

• Name

• Course and University

• Grade Average % for Year 1 and Year 2

• Preferred Internship Option 1

• Preferred Internship Option 2

PLEASE NOTE:

• You can apply for a max of 2 internships.

• When applying for an internship/s role please include your Grade Average % for Year 1 and 2 in your CV submission

• Include an attached Cover Page with your application ranking Internship Preference 1- 2

• If applying for more than 1 internship in the same job family e.g. Software Engineer Please confirm the team name of the internship in your Cover Page e.g. Software Engineer Solutions TL

Closing Date for Internship Applications: Sunday 21st September 2025

Further Queries about Internships: Please reach out to Gillian OConnor

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