Senior Mainframe Automation Engineer

Competitive salary | UK/Europe:
Fully remote possible; occasionally Sheffield preferred

At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company’s growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.

NTT DATA is currently looking for a Senior Mainframe Automation Engineer
remote for our growing team in the UK and rest of Europe.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mainframe Automation Engineer
to join our global team responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise monitoring and automation solutions across the IBM z/OS platform.

This team is responsible for defining and executing the automation strategy for critical mainframe services, ensuring their availability, recoverability, security, and operational efficiency. The role requires deep technical expertise in Mainframe Automation technologies, particularly Broadcom OPS/MVS, along with a broad understanding of IBM Z infrastructure.

As a Mainframe Automation SME, you will work closely with infrastructure, application, and operations teams globally to design, develop, and implement automation solutions that improve operational effectiveness and reduce manual intervention. You will also provide production support, incident resolution, and technical leadership for automation-related initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver, excellent communicator, and technical expert capable of independently delivering enterprise-class automation solutions for complex mainframe environments.

• Administer, maintain, and support enterprise Mainframe Automation solutions.
• Design, develop, and implement monitoring and automation processes across IBM z/OS environments.
• Create, modify, test, and deploy automation rules, policies, and event management solutions.
• Manage requests for new automation requirements and enhancements from business and technology teams.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand operational requirements and translate them into effective automation solutions.
• Ensure automation solutions adhere to enterprise standards, governance requirements, and best practices.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for automation-related incidents and production issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures to minimize operational risks.
• Develop and maintain REXX-based automation scripts and utilities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to enhance operational efficiency through intelligent automation.
• Participate in strategic projects involving automation modernization and service improvements.
• Monitor system health and automation effectiveness across multiple environments.
• Support incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and automation standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence and reduced manual intervention.

• Typically 8 to 15+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe environments.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Mainframe Automation and Monitoring solutions.
• Strong experience with automation products such as Broadcom OPS/MVS
  , IBM System Automation (SA z/OS), and/or Net View
  .
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale production environments with high availability and operational resilience requirements.
• Proven expertise in automation design, implementation, troubleshooting, and monitoring across IBM z/OS platforms.
• Strong REXX programming and automation scripting experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
  • Broadcom OPS/MVS, and/or
  • IBM System Automation (SA z/OS)
  • IBM Net View
  • IBM z/OS Environment
• Expertise in designing and implementing Mainframe Automation solutions.
• Strong programming and scripting experience using:
  • REXX
  • CLIST (preferred)
• Experience supporting enterprise production environments and critical business…