Associate Software Engineer at Kinective

Seniority: Entry Level

Kinective empowers banks and credit unions with connected technology, real-time data, and intelligent banking solutions. The Associate Software Engineer will build and maintain reliable software, implement enhancements and bug fixes, create tests, and collaborate with engineering, QA, product, and support teams through Agile delivery. The role also supports documentation, customer issue investigation, and continuous development of software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Only applicants residing in the state of CO will be considered
• this role does not currently offer sponsorship opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• This role does not currently offer sponsorship opportunities
• 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

Tech stack

Java, PHP, MySQL, Python, Git, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile, Relational Databases, Non-Relational Databases, JavaScript, AWS, Jira, CI/CD

Benefits

• Bonuses, commissions, or equity may be available depending on the role
• 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