Senior Software Engineer

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 

• 6+ years of professional software development experience in a full-stack role 

• 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.  

• Experience developing and maintaining modern PHP applications (PHP 7 or later).  

• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerised application environments. 

• 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.