Mainframe Automation Engineer

Summary: This remote position seeks a Senior Mainframe Automation SME to lead automation initiatives within the enterprise Mainframe environment. The role demands extensive expertise in Broadcom OPS/MVS, IBM System Automation, and GDPS, focusing on enhancing automation maturity and supporting modernization efforts. The candidate will collaborate with various teams to align automation with operational requirements and improve disaster recovery processes. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers are also essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Mainframe automation using OPS/MVS and System Automation.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain automation for IPL (startup/shutdown), focusing on stability, repeatability, and minimal manual intervention.
• Support and improve Disaster Recovery (DR) processes, including GDPS workflows and recovery automation.
• Partner with z/OS, Middleware, Application, Scheduling, and Infrastructure teams to align automation with operational and business requirements.
• Drive phased IPL automation strategies to support controlled startup/shutdown during maintenance windows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and system issues across Production, Non-Prod, and Staging environments.
• Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and standards to ensure supportability and knowledge transfer.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies; contribute to backlog refinement, PI planning, and roadmap definition.

Key Skills:

• A minimum of eight years of Mainframe experience, with strong hands-on expertise in enterprise automation.
• Broadcom OPS/MVS: rule development/tuning, automation frameworks, and use of newer product capabilities.
• IBM System Automation (SA z/OS): policy configuration, resource automation, and operational integration.
• GDPS: strong understanding and experience with GDPS automation (e.g., Metro/Global/XRC concepts as applicable).
• NetView: monitoring/integration experience and operational troubleshooting.
• Strong z/OS core knowledge: JES2/JES3 concepts, SYSLOG/message handling, WTORs, system start/stop sequencing, and IPL procedures.
• Strong scripting skills with REXX (advanced), and ability to build supportable automation solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in high-availability production environments and lead incident/problem resolution.

Salary (Rate): £170,000 yearly

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Working Arrangements: remote

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Industry: IT