Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1? At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport. Role Overview: We are looking for a Digital Test Manager to join our Digital Technology team here at Formula 1. Reporting into our Lead Analyst, this role will lead and continuously improve F1 Digital’s end‑to‑end QA and UAT strategy, governance, tooling and partnerships so that all digital products (web, apps, F1 TV and AI‑powered experiences) are tested in a consistent, visible and reliable way that protects quality at F1 scale.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Test & QA Strategy, Governance and Standards Define, document and maintain the Digital QA strategy and governance model for F1 Digital.
Experience leading QA in event‑driven or seasonal peak environments (e.g.
race weekends, major launches). Background in test automation strategy (even if execution sits with partners).
Experience with (1) Synthetic and real‑user monitoring tools and observability platforms, and (2) Coordinating QA and UAT for large cross‑programme or multi‑region releases.
Not essential to be successful in the role but you may also have the following qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g.
Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline). Professional certifications in: (1) Software Testing / QA (e.g. ISTQB Advanced, ISEB), (2) Agile / Scrum (e.g. Scrum Master, Agile Tester). Any training or certifications related to: (1) Performance testing tools and methodologies, (2) Cloud platforms and modern web/mobile architectures, (3) Observability, SRE or reliability engineering. Knowledge & Skills Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate: Test Management & Governance Designing and implementing QA strategies and governance models across multiple teams and partners.
Defining and enforcing QA and UAT entry/exit criteria and quality gates. Running structured test planning, risk analysis and reporting activities. Tools & Platforms Deep, practical understanding of test management tools (ideally Testmo or similar). Strong experience with Jira or equivalent defect tracking tools, including workflows and reporting.
Familiarity with real‑time bug capture tools (e.g. Shake or similar) and how they integrate into the test process. Awareness of monitoring, logging and observability tools and how they support quality. Performance & Non‑Functional Testing Knowledge of performance, scalability, security, accessibility and compatibility testing concepts. Ability to define non‑functional requirements and shape appropriate test approaches with partners.
Environments & Release Management Understanding of environment strategies (QA, UAT, pre‑prod, prod), parity and data considerations.
Experience contributing to deployment, rollback, phased roll‑out and A/B testing strategies from a quality perspective.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management Strong stakeholder management skills with senior Product, Delivery, Engineering and Business leaders.
Experience setting and managing expectations with vendor QA teams, including SLAs and quality baselines.
Confident in leading cross‑functional triage and steering forums. Analytics & Reporting Ability to define and interpret key quality metrics and KPIs, and to use them to drive decisions. Comfort presenting test outcomes, UAT results and residual risk in a way that supports go/no‑go decisions. Personal Qualities In this role it is essential that you are: Strategic and systems‑thinking – able to see across products, partners and environments and design pragmatic, scalable QA/UAT models. Hands‑on and outcome‑oriented – comfortable rolling up your sleeves in tools and triage sessions while still keeping an eye on long‑term improvements. Influential and credible – able to gain trust from senior Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Architects and vendor leads. Calm under pressure – able to operate effectively around key F1 events, live issues and critical release windows. Data‑driven – use metrics, dashboards and evidence to support decisions and recommend trade‑offs. Collaborative and inclusive – work openly with partners and internal teams, treating QA and UAT as shared responsibilities. Structured and organised – able to bring order to complex, multi‑vendor test pipelines and environment landscapes. Resilient and persistent – willing to push for standards, governance and change even when it’s uncomfortable. Strong communicator – able to present complex quality risks, options and decisions in simple, actionable terms.
Why join the force behind the sport? Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits: Private Healthcare scheme Dental Care 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill Free healthy snacks in our offices Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team Discount on F1 merchandise Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive Perkbox benefit portal and more Division: Broadcast and Media Here's how we roll Formula 1® delivers the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle with innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability at the heart of its future growth and value.
As the global rights holders of this incredible sport our team delivers the 24-race calendar direct to our passionate fans around the globe. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our people at F1. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, and communications there is always a driven and talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport. We are focused on delivering the best for our fans and partners while also ensuring we do the right thing as a business and use the power of Formula 1 to make a positive contribution to the places we visit and to our own community. That is why sustainability and accessibility are part of every decision F1 makes. Our commitment to being Net Zero by 2030 is already reducing our emissions both on and off the track, and our focus on diversity and inclusion ensures everyone is welcome. This is Formula 1!
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