Software Development Manager

LIQUID GROUP PTE. LTD.; Penarth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech services firm in the UK is seeking a System Analyst/Solution Architect to oversee software systems and ensure quality in AI development processes. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software design patterns, microservices, and cloud architectures, preferably AWS. Responsibilities include guiding software solution selection, monitoring quality standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position offers a high degree of autonomy and influence over development processes in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape AI-first development process

High degree of autonomy

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Software Developer, System Analyst, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and microservices.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software systems used across Liquid’s platforms.
• Monitor the quality of software solutions generated through AI.
• Lead the development of Proof‑of‑Concepts for new features.

Skills

Software design patterns

Microservices

Cloud architectures (AWS preferred)

AI‑assisted development tools

Secure coding

Performance tuning

Attention to detail

Tools

Cursor

Windsurf

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Who is Liquid Group?

Liquid Group is a FinTech payments services group based in Singapore. Liquid empowers and connects businesses and individuals to make transactions in a smart, secure and cost-effective way, anywhere in the world.

We operate a regional payment network to enable cross-border QR payment services for e-wallet operators, banks, and merchants. We also provide white-label solutions to accelerate the development and adoption of mobile payments for our business partners.

We work in a collaborative and adaptive way, exploring innovative ideas and solving challenging problems to develop our products. Together, we ensure efficiency, security, and convenience for our partners and customers.

Website: www.liquidgroup.sg

Summary

We are seeking a System Analyst / Solution Architect to ensure quality and consistency in our AI-first software development lifecycle. In this role, you will validate and enrich BRDs/PRDs produced by the Product Owner and Product Committee, ensuring they include correct non‑functional requirements (NFRs), architectural considerations, and are translated into structured prompts for our AI‑first IDEs.

Key Responsibilities

Software Systems Oversight

• Oversee the design, development, and evaluation of software systems used across Liquid’s core payment and AI‑first platforms.
• Guide the selection or adoption of new software solutions, ensuring they meet organisational requirements in performance, security, compliance, and scalability.

Quality, Performance & Delivery Governance

• Monitor the results and quality of software solutions generated both manually and through AI‑assisted development tools.
• Establish quality gates across the SDLC to ensure all software projects and system enhancements meet architectural, security, and regulatory standards.
• Review completed features and system updates to verify functional accuracy, performance benchmarks, and alignment with product objectives.

Technical Leadership & Proof‑of‑Concept Development

• Oversee the development of Proof‑of‑Concepts (POCs) for new features, architectures, and platform capabilities.
• Provide technical expertise and advice to the Product Owner and engineering teams on feasibility, risks, solution options, and architectural trade‑offs.
• Validate that all POCs and proposed solutions appropriately address security, resilience, and risk considerations.

AI‑First Development Enablement

• Translate enriched BRDs/PRDs into structured, reusable prompts for the AI‑first IDE, ensuring they accurately represent requirements and constraints.
• Maintain and evolve prompt templates, architectural blueprints, and coding standards to ensure consistency across AI‑generated output.

Architecture, Standards & System Integrity

• Maintain Liquids technical rulebook, architectural patterns, approved frameworks, and system design guidelines.
• Ensure software systems—whether AI‑generated or manually engineered—adhere to established principles, NFRs, and platform strategy.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with the Product Owner, Product Committee, DevOps, and engineering teams to ensure seamless transition from business requirements to technical execution.
• Coach engineers on interpreting AI‑generated artefacts and applying architectural standards throughout development.

Requirements

• Experience as a Software Developer, System Analyst, Solution Architect, Technical BA, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, microservices, and cloud architectures (AWS preferred).
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools (Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot) or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of secure coding, performance tuning, and non‑functional requirements.
• Excellent ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and prompts.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have

• Experience configuring enterprise IDEs or coding guidelines for teams.
• Exposure to automated testing, CI/CD, and DevSecOps.
• Familiarity with compliance regimes (PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO27001).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape a cutting‑edge AI‑first development process.
• A high degree of autonomy and influence over quality gates and prompt engineering.
• Collaborative, cross‑functional environment with rapid delivery cycles.