Mainframe Automation Engineer - IBM SA/NetView

ZipRecruiter; London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking a Mainframe Automation Engineer to enhance automation for high-availability systems. The role requires extensive experience with IBM System Automation, NetView, and REXX to support a leading banking client. This contract-based position offers a competitive day rate and remote flexibility for UK-based candidates.

Qualifications

• 8+ years working with IBM System Automation and NetView.
• 6+ years of REXX and PIPE scripting.
• Experience in highly available SysPlex environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM System Automation and NetView.
• Build and customize automation policies.
• Provide 24x7 on-call support as part of a global operations team.

Skills

IBM System Automation

NetView

REXX

PIPE Scripting

CLIST programming

STC management

Tools

Omegamon

Job description

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 24x7 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