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