About this role
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!