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 are looking for a highly motivated Principal Salesforce Engineer to join our team of Solution Architects. In this strategic role, you will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and optimizing Salesforce solutions that align with our business objectives and enhance the customer experience. As a senior technical leader, you will guide Salesforce engineering practices, establish best practices, and mentor Salesforce engineers to ensure our solutions are scalable, maintainable, and industry-standard compliant.
Key Responsibilities
- Solution Architecture: Design scalable Salesforce solutions, translating business requirements into robust technical architectures.
- Technical Leadership: Mentor Salesforce engineers, establish coding and deployment best practices, and stay updated on Salesforce developments.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Business, and Engineering teams to ensure cohesive solution delivery.
- Project Oversight: Lead solution delivery from planning through deployment, maintaining quality, scope, and timeline.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify optimization opportunities, recommend new Salesforce tools, and drive platform innovation.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, and other Salesforce development technologies.
- Deep knowledge of Salesforce Data Modelling, Security, and APIs (REST and SOAP).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (e.g., Git), and Salesforce DevOps tools.
- Experience with data migration, ETL processes, and managing Salesforce orgs with large datasets.
- Experience implementing solutions having salesforce integrations with 3rd party applications in public cloud and on-premises data centres.
Must Have
- Experience: 10+ years in Salesforce development
- 4+ years in a lead developer or leadership role. Proven expertise in designing complex Salesforce environments, including Sales and Service Clouds.
Preferred
- Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)
- Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II
- Any additional Salesforce Cloud certifications are an advantage
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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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What We Do
Unum is a company of people serving people. A Fortune 500 company, we help millions of people gain affordable access to disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision benefits through the workplace — benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures. Our products and services meet the needs of a diverse workforce that includes four generations, growing ethnic diversity and changing family dynamics.
A strong commitment to social responsibility is one of Unum's core values. In fact, we place particular emphasis on contributing to positive change in the communities in which we live and work. Helping our communities become better is a natural extension of the commitment we make each and every day to our customers — to help employers manage their businesses and employees protect their families and livelihoods.
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