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!
