Test Engineer

About the job BPSS/SC Test Engineer Azure Platform | £400 Outside IR35 | 3 Months Initial | Remote Opus are recruiting for a Platform Test Engineer to support a key government client with testing and assurance of a new Azure Platform deployed via Terraform and Git workflows. This role focuses on validating platform components against design, security, and compliance standards, ensuring a secure and fully tested route to live. This initial 3-month contract is likely to extend into 2027, is determined as Outside IR35 and can be completed on a fully remote basis. A minimum of current and active BPSS Clearance is required for this position , SC clearance is desirable. Key Skills: • Azure platform testing (networking, identity, governance, security) • Terraform validation and Git-based workflows • Automation with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python (pytest/Pester) • Azure Policy, RBAC, CAF governance • Logging and observability: Log Analytics, Sentinel • Tools: Checkov, TFLint, PSRule for Azure • BPSS Required , SC Clearance Desirable Responsibilities: • Design and execute manual/automated tests for Azure infrastructure • Validate networking, identity, policy, and security configurations • Build automated test scripts and integrate with Git workflows • Maintain test plans, evidence packs, and assurance artefacts • Support platforms go-live readiness and compliance gates Originally posted on Himalayas