Senior .Net Developer

About Ministry Brands:

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 make us stronger together and enhance our ability to advance digital transformation for the greater good.

Ministry Brands is committed to acknowledging and valuing our employees’ differences and to creating an environment in which every individual’s unique strengths and abilities are developed and celebrated. We welcome everyone and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all employees have equal opportunities to be heard and to reach their full potential.

About the role:

We are seeking a Senior .NET Developer to join our Galway-based R&D team. As part of a cross-functional Scrum team, you will contribute to building new features and solutions end-to-end, from UI to backend to deployment. You’ll work collaboratively across product, UX, and engineering to deliver high-performing, scalable applications that power our SaaS offerings.

Our ideal candidate is curious, self-driven, and passionate about building intuitive user experiences backed by robust backend systems. This role is an opportunity to help shape our next-generation platform while growing your career in a modern, cloud-native environment.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with your team to define, design, and implement innovative software solutions
• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality application code in both frontend and backend components
• Participate in planning and estimation sessions; contribute to solution architecture discussions
• Follow best practices in CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile methodologies
• Continuously improve code quality, reliability, and team delivery processes
• Work across the stack: UI, APIs, services, data storage, and cloud infrastructure
• Engage in technical reviews, retrospectives, and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Contribute to personal and team growth through experimentation and research

What you bring:

• 6+ years of professional software development experience in a full-stack role
• Strong experience with Microsoft .NET technologies:
• Languages/Frameworks: C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, Entity Framework / EF Core
• Frontend: Blazor (Radzen or similar), JavaScript (Vue, React, or jQuery), HTML5, CSS3
• Web Services: RESTful APIs, SOAP, XML, JSON
• Strong experience with SQL and relational databases: SQL Server, Azure SQL
• Experience with Azure cloud services (or AWS/GCP equivalent)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience with source control (Git), CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar)
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience in contributing to end-to-end product lifecycle
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with Azure Pipelines, Azure Git, Visual Studio, VS Code
• Experience working on cloud-native SaaS applications
• Experience working with security-sensitive data or regulatory environments (PCI, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform a plus
• Exposure to modern analytics and AI/ML integrations is a bonus
• Strong analytical skills and a drive for continuous improvement
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

What’s in it for you:

• Private Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid (Irish Life Health – 4D Health 2 Plan) for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental Cover: Employer-paid Level 1 dental coverage through DeCare; optional upgrades available.
•  Vision Care: Access to eye care and eyewear via DeCare (employee-paid).
• Life Insurance: 4x salary lump sum life assurance plus value of pension fund.
• Income Protection: 66.67% of base salary after a 26-week waiting period.
• Pension Scheme: Employer match of 5% in year 1, 6% after year 3; fully vested after 2 years.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support for employees and family.
• Annual Leave: 25 days paid time off per year (pro-rated in year 1).
• Maternity Leave: Up to 26 weeks at 100% salary after 1 year of service.
• Bike to Work Scheme: Tax-free bike/e-bike purchase up to €1,250/€1,500, repaid via payroll deductions.