ATM Architect

7N; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

7N is seeking an experienced technology executive to define and drive the long-term strategy, architecture, and modernization of its global ATM ecosystem. This highly visible leadership role shapes the future of a critical channel, influencing executive stakeholders and platform transformation at enterprise scale.

You will lead modernization across ATM platforms, drive resilience and security, and advise senior leaders on strategic technology investments while balancing innovation with

Qualifications

• Proven experience in defining enterprise architecture and platform strategy at scale.
• Executive-level influence with strong stakeholder management across business and technology.
• Deep expertise in hybrid cloud, containers, Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD, and IaC.
• Background in large, regulated financial services environments with ATM/payments focus.

Responsibilities

• Define the ATM channel vision, target architecture, and multi-year roadmap.
• Lead modernization across ATM platforms, infrastructure, and services.
• Drive resilience, security, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Advise senior leaders on strategic investments and platform direction.
• Balance innovation with stability and regulatory compliance requirements.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Platform strategy

Executive stakeholder management

Hybrid cloud

Containers

Kubernetes/OpenShift

CI/CD

Infrastructure as code

ATM/payments domain

Regulated banking experience

Job description

One of our clients, a leading financial institution is seeking an experienced technology executive to define and drive the long-term strategy, architecture, and modernization of its global ATM ecosystem.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you will shape the future of a business-critical channel, influencing executive stakeholders, technology investments, vendor strategy, and platform transformation at enterprise scale.

What you will do:

• Define the ATM channel vision, target architecture, and multi-year roadmap.
• Lead modernization across ATM platforms, infrastructure, and services.
• Drive resilience, security, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Advise senior business and technology leaders on strategic investments.
• Balance innovation with the stability and compliance required in a regulated environment.

What you bring:

• Strong experience in enterprise architecture and platform strategy.
• Executive-level influence and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in hybrid cloud, containers, Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience within large, complex, regulated organizations.
• ATM and payments expertise, including NCR, Diebold Nixdorf, ISO 8583, switching, and high-availability systems.
• Background from Tier 1 banking or financial services environments is highly desirable.