Associate Software Engineer

Kinective • Golden, CO

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About The Position

Lead the Way to Intelligent Banking with Us! You might not think about what happens behind the scenes when you check your bank balance or deposit a check from your phone, but we do. Every day. Kinective empowers banks and credit unions to move beyond keeping up with technology to shaping the future of banking. Our platform seamlessly connects the right tools, delivers real-time data, and drives smarter operations for more than 4,000 financial institutions nationwide. We are a fast-growing team built on individual ownership, company-wide collaboration, and setting industry-leading standards. Here, new ideas are encouraged, candid feedback is welcomed, and your growth truly matters as much as the company’s. At Kinective, we are leading the way to intelligent banking together and enjoying the journey along the way. Why This Role Matters Every role at Kinective exists to move the needle for our clients, partners, and the financial institutions we serve. As the Associate Software Engineer, you will contribute to building and maintaining reliable software that helps Kinective deliver intelligent banking solutions, enabling financial institutions to operate more efficiently and serve their customers with confidence. You will take ownership of assigned stories, bug fixes, and technical tasks while partnering with engineers, architects, QA, product, and support to turn priorities into well-tested, maintainable results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years of professional experience building, maintaining, or troubleshooting software in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of Java, PHP, MySQL, and Python.
• Experience using Git for source control, branching, and collaborative development.
• Foundational understanding of object-oriented programming, the software development life cycle, and Agile practices.
• Basic knowledge of relational and non-relational databases.
• Ability to follow a technical design document and implement code from written stories and tasks.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues under time-sensitive conditions while maintaining attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to learn, receive feedback, and collaborate across teams.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with JavaScript.
• Exposure to AWS services and cloud-based application environments.
• Experience using Jira for work tracking and team collaboration.
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and automated delivery pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain software: Implement modular, maintainable code in software applications by following technical design documents and sprint stories.
• Maintain existing product lines through functional enhancements, bug fixes, code optimization, and related improvements with appropriate guidance.
• Create and update unit or integration tests, investigate defects, and escalate risks or blockers early.
• Collaborate through Agile delivery: Participate in planning, refinement, estimation, stand-ups, retrospectives, and code reviews to support predictable delivery.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical partners to clarify requirements, share progress, and deliver solutions.
• Assume ownership of assigned feature stories and tasks while seeking feedback from senior engineers and the System Architect.
• Learn and apply engineering practices: Build practical knowledge of the software development life cycle, Agile practices, object-oriented design, microservices, and relational and non-relational databases.
• Adapt to new technologies in support of project needs and direction from senior engineers and the System Architect.
• Develop solution-focused proofs of concept or technical evaluations when requested and communicate appropriate recommendations.
• Support quality, documentation, and customers: Keep technical documentation current as requirements and sprint deliverables change.
• Provide second-level support for technical support staff by helping investigate customer issues and contributing to root-cause resolution.
• Share knowledge, participate in cross-training, and contribute to a respectful, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, life & disability)
• Flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and generous parental and caregiver leave
• An immediately vested 401(k) with company contributions
• Wellness resources and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level