SC Cleared Platform Test Engineer

Job Title: Cloud Test Engineer
Location: Remote with Occasional visits to Malvern
Duration: Until 31/03/2026 with likely extension
Rate: Market rates

Role Overview
The Cloud Test Engineer will be responsible for creating and executing tests for cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and services. This role involves close collaboration with engineering and assurance teams to ensure compliance and alignment with security and governance requirements.
Key Responsibilities

Test complex backup and restoration processes:
Backup and restore data using AWS Backup, including scenarios where recovery involves automated redeployment and data restoration.
Conduct disaster recovery testing, demonstrating full system recovery from archive.
Perform performance testing (e.g., multi-user/concurrent user scenarios) to identify bottlenecks, optimize resource usage, and improve scalability.
Automate processes where practical via CI/CD pipelines using existing frameworks.
Capture evidence of data archiving implementation and adherence to requirements.
Ensure network and infrastructure dependencies are in place for pipeline deployments.
Develop build verification/smoke test scripts to validate builds and deployments.
Document test scripts in GitLab and capture evidence of successful execution.
Promote best practices, mentor colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Fully engage in Agile development and upskill in SAFe practices (training provided if needed).
Support security, safety, and compliance activities throughout the lifecycle.Essential Skills & Experience

Strong cloud skills:
Proficiency in AWS and experience with a broad range of cloud services.
Competence in Test-Driven Development for software andIaC:
Unit, integration, and functional testing.
Automation:
Scripting skills and automation using tools like Ansible.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Familiarity with IaC tools and best practices.
Security:
Understanding of cloud security best practices.
Competency with Identity and Access Management (IAM).
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills (incident response desirable).
Experience working in Agile environments.
Attention to detail when capturing test evidence or specifying tests.
Ability to write technical documentation.
Willingness to mentor junior team members.Desirable Skills

Containers and orchestration:
Understanding of Docker.
Experience with Kubernetes.
Certifications:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or similar.
Strong Microsoft skills:
Deploying and managing Windows Server and Active Directory