Graduate Engineer-1

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!