Acquiring and ATM Infrastructure Specialist

Acquiring and ATM Architect We are seeking a highly skilled Acquiring and ATM Architect to design and maintain the infrastructure that supports merchant acquiring, ATM networks, and transaction processing.This role demands a mix of deep domain knowledge, technical expertise, and strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of acquiring systems, ATM protocols, and payment schemes.Understanding of merchant onboarding, transaction routing, settlement, and reconciliation is essential.Familiarity with acquiring platforms and ATM protocols such as NDC, DDC, and ISO 8583 messaging is required.The successful candidate will have experience with transaction switches, real-time processing, and high availability design. Additionally, they should be knowledgeable about API integration, security compliance, and cloud infrastructure.A key responsibility will be to identify cost-saving and performance-enhancing opportunities through modernization initiatives such as cloud-native ATM solutions and API-first acquiring.Total experience of 8-10 years in a similar role is expected.Key Responsibilities: Designing end-to-end acquiring and ATM ecosystems Blueprinting, documentation, and architectural governance Requirements: Deep understanding of Visa, Mastercard, and local switch networks EMV, contactless, and tokenization standards Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CDAbility to work in a dynamic environment and prioritize multiple tasks Seniority Level: Not Applicable Employment Type: Contract Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology