Hosting Platform Engineer

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

Job summary

HCLTech in London seeks a Hosting Platform Engineer for a 12-month hybrid role. You will manage OS, middleware, Java and application servers, focusing on patching, upgrades, security hardening and DR validation across UNIX/Linux environments.

Key activities include driving platform stability, security and compliance, performing remediation, and collaborating with engineering, operations and governance teams. 5-10 years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of hosting/platform engineering experience.
• Experience patching/upgrading UNIX/Linux environments.
• Strong skills in security hardening and DR validation.
• Ability to work in hybrid, fixed-term contract roles.

Responsibilities

• Drive platform stability, security and compliance objectives.
• Execute patching, upgrades and vulnerability remediation.
• 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

OS patching

Middleware

Java

Security hardening

Automation mindset

Tools

UNIX/Linux

Java

Automation tooling

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 –Hosting Platform Engineer

Location – London, UK

Employment Type – Fixed term contract (12 months duration)

Job type – Hybrid

Job Responsibilities:

Manage OS, middleware, Java and application server patching, upgrades, security hardening and DR validation across UNIX/Linux environments.

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

5-10 years

Technical Skills

Preferred Skills

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