Test Engineer

Vurke Inc; United States; Remote; USD 84,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus is recruiting a Platform Test Engineer to support a government client, focusing on testing and assuring a new Azure Platform deployed via Terraform and Git workflows. The role involves validating components against design, security, and compliance standards, with a 3-month initial contract that is Outside IR35 and fully remote.

A current BPSS clearance is required, SC clearance desirable. The candidate will design and execute manual and automated tests for Azure infrastructure, validate

Qualifications

• BPSS/SC clearance required
• Experience testing Azure infrastructure with Terraform and Git workflows
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python (pytest/Pester)
• Knowledge of Azure Policy, RBAC, CAF governance
• Experience with logging/observability tools (Log Analytics, Sentinel)
• Familiarity with Checkov, TFLint and PSRule for Azure
• Clearance BPSS required, SC clearance desirable
• Ability to design and execute manual/automated tests for cloud platforms

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

Skills

Azure testing

Terraform validation

Automation scripting

Azure governance

Logging observability

Checkov

TFLint

PSRule

BPSS clearance

SC clearance

Tools

Checkov

TFLint

PSRule for Azure

Job description

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