Location: Galway, Ireland (Hybrid)
Programme: Ministry Brands Graduate Programme
Reports to: Engineering Manager
About Ministry Brands
Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools, and background screening solutions. We support over 95,000 customers worldwide as a trusted partner in digital transformation.
Established in May 2023, Ministry Brands Ireland serves as our R&D hub in Galway, backed by IDA Ireland. We foster an environment where innovation thrives, collaboration is valued, and every team member is empowered to make a meaningful impact.
The Opportunity
As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will join our structured Graduate Programme designed to accelerate your transition from university to industry. This is not a traditional entry‑level role — you will lead meaningful technical initiatives, contribute to strategic product development, and follow a clear pathway toward long‑term career growth within Ministry Brands.
You will work in a high‑performing Agile R&D environment where your code will be deployed into live products used by tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
What You Will Do
Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable SaaS solutions.
Lead a defined feature or technical workstream from ideation through to delivery.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, QA, DevOps, and Engineering teams.
Write clean, maintainable, production‑ready code.
Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies.
Present your work to senior leadership at key programme milestones.
Support and mentor internship cohorts while continuing your own professional development.
Follow a structured development track aligned to your chosen technical pathway.
Technical Pathways
As part of the programme, you will shape your career through a defined technical focus area, such as:
Platform Engineering
AI / Machine Learning
Product Engineering
Data Engineering
DevOps & Infrastructur
What We’re Looking For
Recent graduate (or final‑year student) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Data, or equivalent.
Strong technical foundations in software development principles.
Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., PHP, Java, Python, JavaScript, C# or similar).
Understanding of databases, APIs, and modern development practices.
Passion for innovation and building real‑world solutions.
A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
Strong communication skills and collaborative approach.
Motivation to grow into a future technical leader.
What’s In It For You
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Competitive graduate salary
Generous pension match
Comprehensive healthcare cover
Dental cover
25 days annual leave
Bike to Work Scheme
Local gym membership
Weekly team lunches
Annual Volunteering Day
Hybrid Working
Professional Growth
Amazing company culture!
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