Mainframe System Automation Engineer - Finance - Nottingham

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application. Day rate: £500 - £700 (inside IR35) Duration: 3 - 6 months Start: ASAP My client is looking for an experienced Mainframe Automation & Output Management Specialist to provide expert-level support across mainframe automation and output management systems. The role involves developing automation solutions, supporting monitoring tools, and ensuring system reliability in a complex enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Provide expert support for mainframe automation and output management systems Develop and maintain dashboards and alerts using Splunk Author and execute test cases to validate new and existing functionality Handle automation-related problem escalations, including vendor coordination Represent the team in technical and business meetings with professionalism and confidence Collaborate closely with Business and Operational teams to ensure service excellence Follow ITIL processes including Change, Incident, Problem, and Root Cause Analysis Manage automation tools in compliance with security and governance policies (e.g., CyberArk, ServiceNow) Participate in on-call support (24x7x365) for OPSMVS, CA-View, and iDash-related issues Required Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of Mainframe systems and operations Hands-on experience with: OPS/MVS (OPSMVS) CA-View and CA-Deliver REXX scripting JCL, ISPF, JES2, and z/OS

Proven experience in mainframe operations and automation support Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Desirable Skills Experience with I-Dash for CA7 administration BMC AMI Ops Automation BMC Control-M Output Management Splunk dashboard and alert development SAS knowledge xehkeey Windows Server administration REST API integration Familiarity with ServiceNow and ITIL processes Knowledge of CA7 operations and Control-M scheduling Basic web development skills File transfer protocols and processes Understanding of Agile methodologies Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools Education & Experience Degree (or equivalent) in a computing-related field Minimum 5 years' experience in a complex mainframe environment Proven experience administering mainframe system automation software *Rates depend on experience and client requirements