If you’re an early-career software engineer looking for an opportunity to grow your skills while working on meaningful technology, Kinective could be a great next step. The Associate Software Engineer role in Golden, Colorado, offers the chance to contribute to real-world software projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and build a strong foundation for a long-term career in technology.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Kinective |
| Role | Associate Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field |
| Job Location | Golden, Colorado, USA |
| Salary | $82,000–$97,000 per year |
| Work Type | On-site |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Level | Entry Level / Associate |
| Industry | Software / Technology |
Job Description
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.
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.
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.
Requirements
Necessary Qualifications & Competencies
- 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.
Selection Process
- Application submission
- Resume screening
- Initial recruiter/HR discussion
- Technical interview
- Hiring manager interview
- Final interview and evaluation
- Offer and background verification
How to Apply
- Visit the official Kinective careers page or the job application page.
- Search for Associate Software Engineer – Golden, CO.
- Review the complete job requirements and responsibilities.
- Prepare your updated resume and relevant details.
- Submit your application online.
- Monitor your email for interview and application-status updates.
