Job Title: Senior System Engineer / Platform EngineerLocation: Milan, Lombardy, ItalyExperience: 10+ YearsEmployment Type: Permanent, Full‑TimeHCLTech is looking for a Senior System Engineer / Platform Engineer to join our team and play a key role in building and operating resilient, scalable, and high-performance platforms. This role involves working in large-scale enterprise and telco-grade environments where reliability, integration, and operational stability are critical.Role OverviewWe are seeking a hands-on professional with a strong system-oriented mindset who can take complex solutions and bring them successfully into production across virtualized and containerized environments. The ideal candidate demonstrates technical depth, ownership, and the ability to operate in structured and mission-critical setups.Key ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, and deploy applications and infrastructure into production environmentsOperate and maintain Enterprise Linux systems and Kubernetes-based platforms (on-premises and cloud)Integrate systems across OS, middleware, networking, and storage componentsTroubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues end-to-endCollaborate with development, architecture, and operations teamsAdditional ContributionsSupport product and platform deploymentsImplement system hardening and security best practicesDrive performance tuning and capacity optimizationImprove automation and operational efficiencyManage production and lab environmentsPromote reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvementRequired Skills & ExperienceStrong experience with Enterprise Linux environmentsHands-on expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestrationKnowledge of virtualization, cloud platforms, and infrastructure integrationProven ability in troubleshooting complex distributed systemsExperience in automation, scripting, and performance tuningStrong collaboration and communication skillsAbout HCLTechHCLTech is a global technology company with over 226,000 employees across 60 countries. We deliver industry-leading capabilities in AI, digital, engineering, cloud, and software services. Our expertise spans multiple industries including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Telecom, and Semiconductor, helping clients drive innovation and transformation at scale.