QA Lead - F1 Motorsport

Data Science Talent; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Formula 1 team is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to build and lead a dedicated QA function within the technology department. This role involves defining QA strategies, standardising testing methodologies, and overseeing end-to-end testing to ensure software is reliable and performance-driven. Applicants should have extensive QA experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Flexible onsite hours

Pension (5%)

Daily lunch allowance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Private healthcare

Onsite gym

EV charging

Qualifications

• Extensive QA experience across manual and automated testing required.
• Proven leadership background to implement QA strategies needed.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies essential.

Responsibilities

• Own the QA strategy and implement a framework for technology platforms.
• Standardise testing methodologies and tools across development teams.
• Set up QA function from scratch, mentoring team members as it grows.

Skills

QA experience

Leadership

Test automation knowledge

SDLC understanding

CI/CD implementation

Tools

Test automation tools

Job description

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2.62 seconds. The time it takes to service an entire F1 racing car at the pit stop.

At one of the world’s leading Formula 1 teams, every line of code, every tool, and every application you help develop has a direct impact on performance where it matters most - on the track. In a sport watched by over 525 million fans globally, even the smallest software gain can translate into meaningful lap time improvements.

Reporting directly to the Head of Technology, this job has been created to build and lead a dedicated QA and Testing function - an extra pillar in the Technology department, alongside Software Engineering, Platform Engineering, and Data Science.

What you’ll do

You'll take ownership of the QA strategy, defining and implementing a framework tailored to the needs of the technology platforms. This includes both manual and automated testing methods, ensuring software is robust, reliable, and race-ready.

As systems become more complex and interdependent, the need for rigorous testing and seamless integration is critical. By embedding quality assurance into the development lifecycle, you'll help reduce failure risk, increase velocity, and ultimately improve performance.

You'll introduce and standardise testing methodologies, tools, and workflows across multiple development teams to ensure consistency and reliability. Overseeing the planning and execution of end-to-end testing across a diverse technology landscape, you'll ensure that all components, regardless of origin, function reliably and with high performance.

You’ll set up the QA function from scratch, and as it grows, you’ll help identify future needs and take a leading role in hiring, onboarding, and mentoring new team members.

What you’ll need

• Extensive QA experience across both manual and automated testing, ideally within integrated or complex systems.
• Proven leadership background, with the ability to define and implement QA strategies, processes, and standards from the ground up.
• Hands-on knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks, and the ability to lead automation efforts alongside manual testing where required.
• Strong understanding of the SDLC, Agile methodologies, and how QA fits into modern development and deployment workflows.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and the ability to implement QA processes that integrate smoothly into fast-paced development environments.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Manufacturing
• Industries: Spectator Sports, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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