Product Development Intern

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 youre 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.

Thats where Kinective comes in. Were here to lead the way to intelligent bankingby 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 Quality Assurance UI/UX Design and Product Management at Kinective. Were looking for bright and driven students and professionals who are excited to apply what theyve learned in the classroom to real-world products used by financial institutions across the country.

As an intern within our Product Development teams youll gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecyclefrom idea to design build test and release. You wont be fetching coffee or watching from the sidelines. Instead youll 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 designand looking to graduate with practical experience stronger technical and collaboration skills and a clearer sense of where they want to grow next.

Kinectives 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 Golden CO.

How youll contribute:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Product Management Engineering Design QA and DevOps
• Contribute to real features and improvements across Kinectives 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

Necessary Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors 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 plusbut not required.

Why Kinective

Were transforming our industry. Youre 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 were 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.

Were 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. Youll be encouraged to speak up share ideas and take ownershipwhile being supported by teammates who want to see you succeed. We believe internships should be challenging rewarding and genuinely educationalnot 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 arent 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 whats 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 34 days per week in-office. Hours are 8:00 AM 5:00 PM.

Well youve made it this far

Think this sounds like your kind of internship Wed love to meet you. Even if you dont check every box we encourage you to apply and see where the conversation goes.

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