Automation Engineer

HCLTech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech in London is seeking an Automation Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract to develop patch automation, compliance workflows and ServiceNow integrations. You will drive platform stability, security and compliance objectives while collaborating with engineering, operations, security and business stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, with a focus on enterprise-scale operations and a proactive automation mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, IT operations, or a related field.
• Experience with patch automation, security tooling and ServiceNow integrations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive platform stability, security and compliance objectives.
• Execute patching, upgrades, vulnerability remediation and validation activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, security and business stakeholders.
• Support governance, reporting, audit readiness and continuous improvement.
• Implement automation and operational best practices where applicable.

Skills

Automation mindset

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Job description

We are a $13+ billion global technology company, home to more than 224,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud, and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products.

HCLTech is a globally recognized leader in the Tech and IT industry, but we’ve never forgotten the startup mindset that got us here. We’ve always approached our work with an idea-first attitude because every one of our accomplishments —no matter how big or small —can be traced back to an idea’s single spark.

It’s that spark —that inner drive —that sets our people apart from our competitors. It enables us not just to pull off game-changing feat after game-changing feat but to better our world in the process. We want you to find your spark. Because that’s what drives you to be better, be more and ultimately, be more fulfilled.

Title of Role – Automation Engineer

Location – London, UK

Employment Type – Fixed term contract (12 months duration)

Job type – Hybrid

Role Summary

Develop patch automation, compliance workflows and ServiceNow integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive platform stability, security and compliance objectives.
• Execute patching, upgrades, vulnerability remediation and validation activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, security and business stakeholders.
• Support governance, reporting, audit readiness and continuous improvement.
• Implement automation and operational best practices where applicable.

Required Experience

5+ years

Technical Skills

Preferred Skills

Enterprise-scale operations experience, stakeholder management, automation mindset, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities