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.

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 with Salesforce is 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 as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Azure Synapse. 

• Hands-on experience with modern ETL/ELT tools (e.g., 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