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 InformationJob Reference: JO-2506-354312Salary: £450 - £575 per day + Inside IR35Salary per: dayJob Duration: 6-12 monthsJob Start Date: 28/07/2025Job Industries: TelecomsJob Locations: Greater LondonJob Types: Contract