Graduate Engineer-1

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 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

• 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.