Mainframe Automation Engineer - IBM SA / NetView

Posted 3 days 21 hours ago by Salt Digital Recruitment

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

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

Job Information Job Reference: JO-12 Salary: £450 - £575 per day + Inside IR35 Salary per: day Job Duration: 6-12 months Job Start Date: 28/07/2025 Job Industries: Telecoms Job Locations: Greater London Job Types: Contract Apply for this Job Name

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