Graduate Engineer-1

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!