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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
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.