Associate Software Engineer

About the role

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.

What you’ll own

• 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.

How we’ll measure success

• Delivering assigned stories, enhancements, and bug fixes with quality and within agreed sprint commitments.
• Demonstrating steady growth in software development practices and familiarity with the systems supported by the team.
• Participating constructively in code reviews, Agile ceremonies, technical discussions, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Troubleshooting with resourcefulness and attention to detail, asking for help when appropriate, and communicating risks early.
• Keeping tests and documentation current while helping the team provide reliable support for customers.

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.

Preferred skills

• 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.

Pay

$82,000–$97,000. Individual compensation is based on experience, qualifications, job-related skills, location, and internal equity, and most offers are not made at the top of the range.

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.