Quality Assurance Analyst
Gilbert, AZ - USA
Job Summary
Lead the Way to Intelligent Banking with Us!
You might not think about what happens behind the scenes when you check your bank balance or deposit a check from your phone but we do. Every day.
Kinective empowers banks and credit unions to move beyond keeping up with technology to shaping the future of banking. Our platform seamlessly connects the right tools delivers real-time data and drives smarter operations for more than 4000 financial institutions nationwide. We are a fast-growing team built on individual ownership company-wide collaboration and setting industry-leading standards. Here new ideas are encouraged candid feedback is welcomed and your growth truly matters as much as the companys. At Kinective we are leading the way to intelligent banking together and enjoying the journey along the way.
Why This Role Matters
As a QA Analyst at Kinective youll play a key role in guaranteeing our products are reliable scalable and ready for real-world banking environments. Partnering closely with Product and Engineering youll help translate requirements into thoughtful test strategies identify issues early and validate complex integrations across systems.
This role goes beyond test executionyoull act as a quality advocate throughout the development lifecycle driving better processes improving automation and helping teams deliver with confidence. If you enjoy digging into problems improving how things work and building software customers can trust youll thrive here.
What youll own
Test Strategy & Planning
- Review business and product requirements to ensure clear testable outcomes
- Partner with QA Product and Engineering to define test strategies scenarios and coverage
- Identify risks early and contribute to improving QA processes and standards
- Perform functional UAT Integration End to End Regression Performance Load and Ad-hoc testing.
Test Execution & Automation
- Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results
Defect Management & Troubleshooting
- Identify document and track defects in JIRA with clear reproduction steps and impact
- Triage prioritize and own issues through resolution in collaboration with development teams
- Perform root cause analysis on defects and system issues escalating when necessary to ensure timely resolution
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work cross-functionally (and across time zones) to ensure quality throughout the SDLC
- Maintain QA documentation test cases and knowledge-sharing resources
- Continuously improve testing efficiency automation coverage and overall product quality
How Well Measure Success
- High-quality releases with minimal defects reaching production
- Strong test coverage root cause analysis reporting and documentation
- Early detection of issues reducing downstream risk and rework
- Ongoing improvements to QA processes enabling faster more reliable releases
- Effective collaboration across teams making quality a shared responsibility
Success here isnt about checking boxes its about propelling Kinectives 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.
Necessary Qualifications & Competencies
Education & Work Experience
- High School diploma or GED
- 2 years as a Quality Assurance tester or similar role
Other Skills & Experience
- Experience API testing tools (Postman/Insomnia)
- Working knowledge of SQL APIs and system integrations
- Familiarity with Azure or AWS Active Directory and web servers
- Strong understanding of SDLC STLC and QA methodologies
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Clear documentation and communication skills
- Self-motivated adaptable and collaborative
Nice to Have
- Experience with root cause analysis and process improvement
- Azure/AWS certifications
- Some experience working with AIassistant and AI assisted testing tools to enhance QA activities
- Understanding ofMicroservices
- Experience with some scripting like Javascript or Powershell
Pay Benefits & Total Rewards
$50000 $60000
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 Kinectives 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 youve made it this far wed love to hear from you. Click Apply to start the conversation even if youre not sure you check every box. Learn more about Kinective at .
Please note that this role does not currently offer sponsorship opportunities.
Required Experience:
IC