Location
Galway, Ireland (Hybrid)
Reports to
Engineering Manager
Programme
Ministry Brands Graduate Programme
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 ****, 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
Platform Engineering
AI / Machine Learning
Product Engineering
Data Engineering
DevOps & Infrastructure
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!
Ministry Brands Overview
Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools and background screening solutions for faith-based, non-profit and for-profit organizations.
We serve more than 95,000 customers as a trusted partner in digital transformation and enablement – advancing missions, driving efficiencies, and building engaged communities for more than four decades.
The diverse and real-world experiences of our team members serving their communities makes us stronger together and enhances our ability to advance digital transformation for the greater good.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Ministry Brands is committed to acknowledging and valuing our employee differences and to creating an environment in which every individual's unique strengths and abilities are developed and valued.
Our employees share in the responsibility for creating this environment and demonstrate mutual respect and acceptance in the workplace.
We welcome everyone and are dedicated to creating a culture where all our employees have equal opportunity to be heard and reach their full potential.
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