Sr .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 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 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'll 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
• Web Services: RESTful APIs, XML, JSON
• Exposure to PHP or Python
• 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
• 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

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.