Mainframe Automation Engineer – IBM SA / NetView
Posted 1 week ago by 1750157200
£575 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Greater London
Summary: The role of Mainframe Automation Engineer focuses on enhancing automation for high-availability systems within a cloned infrastructure model in the banking sector. The position requires expertise in IBM System Automation, NetView, and REXX, and involves both remote and hybrid working arrangements depending on the candidate's location. The engineer will be part of a global operations team, providing critical support and contributing to documentation and best practices. This is a contract role classified as inside IR35, requiring candidates to operate via an umbrella company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain IBM System Automation (SA) and NetView
- Build and customise automation policies, triggers, pacing gates, and startup/shutdown sequences
- Integrate automation between IWS and SA
- Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis of automation-related issues
- Provide 24×7 on-call support as part of a global operations team
- Contribute to documentation, best practices, and knowledge sharing
Key Skills:
- 8+ years working with IBM System Automation and NetView
- 6+ years of REXX and PIPE scripting
- Strong CLIST programming knowledge
- Proficient in IPL sequences, STC management, and service period definitions
- Experience working in highly available SysPlex environments
- Familiarity with Omegamon and SA/NetView SDF
Salary (Rate): £575/day
City: Greater London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Contract Role: Mainframe Automation Engineer – IBM SA / NetView – Banking Sector – Inside IR35
Location: UK (Remote) or Denmark (Hybrid – 10 days/month onsite)
Day Rate: £450-£575/day (Inside IR35, via umbrella)
Duration: 6 months+
Start: ASAP
Client: Global Consultancy, End Client in the Banking Sector
Salt is working with a global consultancy delivering major mainframe infrastructure services to a leading banking client. We are recruiting a Mainframe Automation Engineer with strong skills in IBM System Automation, NetView, and REXX to join a critical team supporting one of the largest SysPlex environments in Europe.
This is a highly technical role focused on enhancing automation for high-availability systems within a cloned infrastructure model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain IBM System Automation (SA) and NetView
- Build and customise automation policies, triggers, pacing gates, and startup/shutdown sequences
- Integrate automation between IWS and SA
- Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis of automation-related issues
- Provide 24×7 on-call support as part of a global operations team
- Contribute to documentation, best practices, and knowledge sharing
Essential Skills & Experience:
- 8+ years working with IBM System Automation and NetView
- 6+ years of REXX and PIPE scripting
- Strong CLIST programming knowledge
- Proficient in IPL sequences, STC management, and service period definitions
- Experience working in highly available SysPlex environments
- Familiarity with Omegamon and SA/NetView SDF
Desirable Experience:
- Exposure to GDPS/PPRC – MTMM
- Financial services or banking project experience
- Strong documentation and stakeholder collaboration skills
Working Model & Compliance:
- UK-based candidates: Remote only. Must operate via umbrella company (inside IR35)
- Denmark-based candidates: Hybrid model with 10 working days per month onsite
- Background checks to be completed after onboarding
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements