Senior Data Analyst

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.

Are you passionate about transforming legacy systems and building scalable data solutions? We’re looking for a Senior Data Analyst to spearhead acquisition initiatives, modernize outdated processes, and architect automated data pipelines using cutting-edge ELT frameworks.

What You’ll Do

Design and implement scalable, automated data pipelines across cloud-native and legacy systems.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data and drive strategic insights.

Champion data governance and mentor junior analysts to elevate team capabilities.

Work hands-on with a modern data stack: Snowflake, BigQuery, dbt, Airflow, Power BI.

Bonus points for experience with Salesforce and hybrid environments.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Proven 6+ years' experience in data analytics, preferably within acquisition, marketing, or customer growth domains.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Azure Synapse.
• Hands-on experience with modern ETL/ELT tools (i.e., dbt, Fivetran, Airflow) and workflow orchestration.
• Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Exposure to Salesforce and other CRM or marketing automation platforms is a strong advantage.
• Experience integrating data across cloud 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.
  
  

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

#Hybrid

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