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 faith-based, non-profit, and for-profit organizations. 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. The diverse and real-world experiences of our team members serving their communities make us stronger together and enhance our ability to advance digital transformation for the greater good. Ministry Brands is committed to acknowledging and valuing our employees’ differences and to creating an environment in which every individual’s unique strengths and abilities are developed and celebrated. We welcome everyone and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all employees have equal opportunities to be heard and to reach their full potential. About the role: Are you a highly motivated Senior Developer looking to make an impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? We’re looking for an experienced developer to join our dynamic R&D team in Ireland. You’ll contribute to building our next-generation, cloud-native SaaS platform and play a key role in delivering innovative products for purpose-driven organizations. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex systems, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the technical evolution of our accounting and financial products. What you’ll do:

• Development: Design, develop, and maintain cloud services and applications using Azure and AWS technologies.
• Implementation: Implement integrations with external APIs, third-party services, and internal systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, architects, and fellow engineers to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Scalability and Performance: Ensure applications are scalable and performant, identifying and resolving potential bottlenecks.
• Security: Implement secure coding practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest technologies and best practices, sharing knowledge with the team and contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Documentation: Contribute to documentation of code, architecture, and processes to support maintainability and knowledge sharing.

What you bring:

• Required:

• Proficiency in C# .NET Core.
• Experience with modern UI frameworks (React or Blazor).
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps Pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of MSSQL/Azure SQL.

• Experience with one or more:

• RESTful Service APIs.
• Redis.
• Azure Durable Functions.
• Modern Reporting Technologies (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.).
• Kafka or other streaming technologies.

• Additional skills (ideal):

• Experience with .NET 4.x and classic web forms.
• Familiarity with Telerik, SignalR, and SSRS.
• General knowledge of accounting principles, payment processing, or payroll systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a software developer, with at least 2 years focusing on cloud services development.
• Experience working in Agile environments with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Solid communication skills with a collaborative mindset.

What’s in it for you:

• Private Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid (Irish Life Health – 4D Health 2 Plan) for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental Cover: Employer-paid Level 1 dental coverage through DeCare; optional upgrades available.
• Vision Care: Access to eye care and eyewear via DeCare (employee-paid).
• Life Insurance: 4x salary lump sum life assurance plus value of pension fund.
• Flexible, Hybrid working model.
• Income Protection: 66.67% of base salary after a 26-week waiting period.
• Pension Scheme: Employer match of 5% in year 1, 6% after year 3; fully vested after 2 years.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support.
• Annual Leave: 25 days paid time off per year (pro-rated in year 1).
• Maternity Leave: Up to 26 weeks at 100% salary after 1 year of service.
• Bike to Work Scheme: Tax-free bike/e-bike purchase up to €1,250/€1,500, repaid via payroll deductions.