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!