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.
We’re looking for a data-driven professional to lead acquisition initiatives, modernize legacy processes, and build scalable, automated data pipelines using modern ELT frameworks. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate data across cloud-native and legacy systems, while promoting data governance and mentoring junior analysts. You’ll work across a cutting-edge data stack including Snowflake, BigQuery, dbt, Airflow, and Power BI, with bonus points for experience in Salesforce and hybrid environments.
The Role
* Lead acquisition initiatives, incorporating data requirements into the wider portfolio and ensure data needs are met
* Align data strategies across platforms, ensuring consistency in KPIs, definitions, and reporting.
* Modernize legacy batch jobs and manual data processes into automated, scalable pipelines using modern ELT frameworks.
* Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate data from both cloud-native and legacy systems.
* Mentor more junior analysts, supporting their development through coaching, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance.
* Champion data governance, quality, and best practices across the acquisition landscape.
Example Platforms & Technologies
You’ll work across a modern and evolving data stack, including:
* Data Platforms: Snowflake, BigQuery, Azure Synapse
* ETL/ELT & Workflow Orchestration: dbt, Fivetran, Apache Airflow, Azure Data Factory
* BI & Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Looker
* Data Integration & Tagging
* Cloud & Legacy Integration: Experience withSalesforceis a strong advantage, as is familiarity with integrating data across hybrid environments—such as on-premise SQL servers, legacy CRM systems, and cloud-based APIs.
What You Offer
* Proven experience (5+ years) in data analytics, preferably within acquisition, marketing, or customer growth domains.
* Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with cloud data platforms such asSnowflake,BigQuery, orAzure Synapse.
* Hands-on experience with modern ETL/ELT tools (e.g.,dbt,Fivetran,Airflow) and workflow orchestration.
* Familiarity with BI tools such asPower BI,Tableau, orLooker.
* Exposure toSalesforceand other CRM or marketing automation platforms is a strong advantage.
* Experience integrating data acrosscloud and legacy systems, including on-premise databases and APIs.
* Solid understanding of data modeling, campaign attribution, and customer journey analytics.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics).
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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. 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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