Associate Software Engineer

· 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.

Success here isn’t about checking boxes – it’s about propelling Kinective’s mission to lead the way to intelligent banking.

You must bring excellence to your craft, balance resourcefulness with respect, share and celebrate unique expertise and diverse perspectives, and continuously raise the bar as we innovate and grow.

· 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.

· 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.

$ 82,000–$97,000

The salary range listed reflects the minimum and maximum for this role.

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.

Base pay is one part of Kinective’s Total Rewards package.

Depending on the role, employees may also be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or equity.

All employees have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and financial security, including:

· 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

If you’ve made it this far, we’d love to hear from you.

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Learn more about Kinective at www.kinective.io.

Please note that this role does not currently offer sponsorship opportunities.