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