Summary: The IBM Hardware Engineer role in Sheffield involves designing and implementing IBM Power and Storage systems within the Banking domain. This senior technical position focuses on the migration and configuration of mainframe hardware, specifically transitioning from z14 to z16 models. The engineer will collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions while ensuring adherence to internal standards and producing detailed documentation. This contract role is classified as inside IR35 and requires a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement IBM i PowerHA and LPM migration toolkit solutions.
• Build and configure new z16 machines with assisted documentation.
• Assist in migration activities from z14 to z16 models.
• Manage and configure mainframe hardware models using HCD, IODF, and HMC.
• Oversee racking, stacking, channel configuration, and powering-up of equipment in the Data Center.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and work closely with extended teams to resolve challenges.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to ensure solutions fit organisational requirements.
• Produce detailed documentation for new builds, migration activities, and hardware configuration.
• Ensure adherence to internal standards for system configuration, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience with IBM Power and Storage systems and mainframe hardware.
• Hands-on experience in building and configuring new z16 machines.
• Demonstrated involvement in z14 to z16 migration activities.
• Strong knowledge of mainframe hardware management tools and interfaces (HCD, IODF, HMC).
• Experience overseeing the physical setup (racking, stacking, channel configuration, power-up) of data center equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities and the capacity to work independently as well as part of a focused team.
• Experience in creating and managing detailed technical documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation—from technical SMEs to senior management.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT