Software Engineer

Ministry Brands; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from Galway office

25 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Dental coverage

Employer-matched pension

Income protection and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Career development and certification

Galway gym membership

Volunteer day

Amazing company culture

Job summary

Ministry Brands in Galway is seeking a Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You’ll design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-based applications powering our SaaS products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers.

You will work on RESTful APIs, backend services, and frontend touchpoints using C#/.NET, React, and related technologies. We value quality code, problem-solving, and proactive continuous improvement in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience developing .NET/C# applications.
• RESTful API design and consumption experience.
• Experience with SQL Server or similar databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Experience with Git and modern development practices.
• React/React Native experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain .NET/C# applications.
• Build and scale RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, and Engineering to deliver software.
• Write clean, tested code and participate in reviews.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and optimisations.
• Contribute to engineering best practices and architecture discussions.
• Support feature delivery and platform improvements.
• Assist in deploying and monitoring applications in Azure.

Skills

C#/.NET

REST APIs

SQL Server

Azure

Git

React

React Native

SignalR

Redis

Kafka

Angular

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

VS Code

SQL Server Management Studio

Postman

Azure DevOps

Job description

About Ministry Brands

Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools and background screening solutions for purpose-driven organisations. 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.

Our Galway R&D centre is Ministry Brands' global AI R&D hub and is in the middle of a major expansion as we deliver a multi-year AI-native transformation of our product portfolio.

About The Role

We're looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You'll work on scalable, cloud-based applications that power our products and help deliver exceptional experiences to our customers.

Working as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team, you'll design, build, and maintain high-quality software while contributing to the ongoing evolution of our platform. We move fast, hold high standards, and care deeply about building things well. If you're passionate about developing great software and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using .NET and C#.
• Build and maintain scalable APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, and Engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise application performance.
• Contribute to technical discussions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the delivery of new features and enhancements across our products.

What You Bring

• Experience developing applications using C# and the .NET framework (.NET Core/.NET 6+ preferred).
• Experience building RESTful APIs.
• Experience working with SQL Server or other relational databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure (preferred) or AWS.
• Experience with Git and modern software development practices.
• Experience with React and React Native is preferred.
• Experience with SignalR, Redis, Event Bus, and Kafka is preferred.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as Angular or similar is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team.

What's In It For You

At Ministry Brands, we invest in our people and provide the support, flexibility, and opportunities you need to do your best work and grow your career.

• Hybrid working model based from our Galway office.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• 100% employer-paid private health insurance, including cover for dependents.
• Dental coverage.
• Employer-matched pension scheme.
• Income protection and life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives.
• Career development through mentorship, professional training, and certification opportunities.
• Galway gym membership.
• Annual volunteer day.
• Amazing company culture.