Description

Ready to be a part of the company transforming FinTech and how the world accesses banking services?

When was the last time you were genuinely excited about interacting with your bank or credit union? If the answer is “a while,” you’re not alone. Despite the fact that access to better financial choices is central to empowering communities, businesses, and people, financial institutions (FIs) are struggling to keep up with modern expectations.

That’s where Kinective comes in. We’re here to lead the way to intelligent banking—by building software that connects a historically “boring” industry to the latest and greatest fintechs shaping the future. Banks and credit unions rely on deeply entrenched legacy systems, which makes innovation slow, complex, and often impossible.

As the largest provider of software connectivity to 1 in 3 U.S financial institutions, Kinective is the connector (get it?) that bridges that technology gap. Our 500+ talented, passionate team members are united by a shared mission: making life easier for our clients and helping modernize banking for everyone.

The Cliffs Notes

This is a general internship application for students interested in Software Engineering and Quality Assurance at Kinective. We’re looking for bright and driven students and professionals who are excited to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world products used by financial institutions across the country.

As an intern within our Product Development teams, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle—from idea to design, build, test, and release. You won’t be fetching coffee or watching from the sidelines. Instead, you’ll work directly with experienced product managers, engineers, designers, QA analysts, and DevOps professionals on meaningful projects that ship to production.

This internship is ideal for students exploring early-career paths in product, engineering, or design—and looking to graduate with practical experience, stronger technical and collaboration skills, and a clearer sense of where they want to grow next.

Kinective’s internship program spans 12 weeks, beginning June 1, 2025 and concluding August 21, 2025.

This is a paid position at $20/hour.

Candidates must reside within commuting distance of our headquarters in Gilbert, AZ.

How You'll Contribute

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Product Management, Engineering, Design, QA, and DevOps
Contribute to real features and improvements across Kinective’s platform
Support product discovery through research, user feedback, and competitive analysis
Assist with defining product requirements, user stories, and technical documentation
Contribute to software development, testing, debugging, and quality assurance efforts
Participate in UI/UX design reviews and help evaluate usability and accessibility
Help validate features through manual and automated testing processes
Support deployment, monitoring, and documentation of product releases
Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and brainstorming sessions
Share ideas to improve product quality, performance, and user experience

What You Will Gain

Hands-on experience building and supporting production software
Exposure to modern fintech platforms, APIs, and scalable systems
A clear understanding of how cross-functional product teams operate
Mentorship from professionals actively working in product, engineering, design, and QA
Resume-ready experience and tangible work you can talk about in interviews
Insight into early-career paths and growth opportunities within product development

Requirements

Necessary Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree and entering your junior or senior year (or recently graduated) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Applied Mathematics, or other relevant areas
Interest in software development, product management, UX design, or quality assurance
Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about how things work
Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with teammates
Comfort learning new tools, technologies, and workflows
Motivation to take ownership and ask questions
Relevant coursework, internships, or personal projects (coding, design, research, testing, etc.) are a plus—but not required.

Why Kinective?

We’re transforming our industry. You’re hopping into a rocket ship when you join the Kinective team. We have our sights set on becoming the go-to banking technology enabler, giving our customers total freedom in choosing any system, technology, or provider to scale their innovation efforts and have it integrate with their banking core. Oh, and we should mention, we’re the only ones doing that right now.

We love our customers (and they love us, too). Creating incredible customer outcomes is a unifying value at Kinective, with over a 95% customer retention rate.

All the benefits. We care about you on and off the clock, which is why we are proud to offer plenty of great benefits to choose from. A generously flexible PTO, medical, dental, vision, even pet insurance, just to name a few.

We’re cool people building cool stuff. Underneath all the banking acronyms and terminologies is a team of driven people building the future of banking. We value a workplace that allows us to work hard, be challenged, and ultimately be supported in our endeavors.

What does life at Kinective look like?

No stuffy corporate vibes here. At Kinective, we value balance, collaboration, and continuous learning. You’ll be encouraged to speak up, share ideas, and take ownership—while being supported by teammates who want to see you succeed. We believe internships should be challenging, rewarding, and genuinely educational—not just a checkbox.

Our Values

Deliver success. We strive to exceed customer expectations. We are powered by a relentless commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers. We turn everyday interactions into positive, memorable experiences that create long-lasting Kinective ambassadors.

Grit with grace. We face problems head on, respecting others along the way. We aren’t afraid to step outside of our comfort zone to accomplish the common goal. We believe that progress thrives on constructive dialogue and a commitment to understanding.

One Kinective. Together, we win. By embracing a “better together” mindset, we unleash the full potential of our team and propel Kinective from good to great.

Build the future. We are driven by the pursuit of what’s possible. Building the future requires embracing change and challenging the status quo. We believe that the best idea wins, embodying a culture of innovation.

Office Expectation

This role is HYBRID, with an expectation of 4 days per week in-office. Hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Well, you’ve made it this far…

Think this sounds like your kind of internship? We’d love to meet you. Even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply and see where the conversation goes.

Take a deeper dive into all things Kinective at www.kinective.io .

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

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