Hybrid Head of Development en Endava

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.
 
By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.
 
From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Your Role
As Head of Development, you will take overall responsibility for the Development discipline in Berlin – spanning Backend, Frontend, Embedded, Architecture and DevOps. You are a key part of the local leadership and contribute directly to the ongoing success of our location.

As part of our local leadership team you will find:

• A high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape team, culture and location strategy
• A hybrid, senior engineering environment with strong customer proximity and exciting innovation projects
• Broad autonomy in your domain, paired with close collaboration across our delivery and discipline leadership
• A diverse, values-driven team culture that embraces ownership, transparency and excellence

Your responsibilities include:

• Discipline Leadership: Lead, motivate and coach a diverse and experienced development team, while also supporting junior talent like apprentices.
• People Management: Own all aspects of the employee lifecycle – from hiring to exit – including performance management, promotions, development planning and compensation decisions.
• Operational Responsibility: Ensure effective staffing of projects, align with business priorities, track key delivery and talent KPIs, and provide regular reporting to the Country Manager.
• Client Engagement: Actively participate in presales and early-stage delivery shaping. Represent Endava’s development capability to technical stakeholders in client organizations.
• Community & Culture: Foster a collaborative, high-trust culture that values initiative, innovation and continuous improvement. You’ll be a visible and approachable leader – someone the team can rely on both professionally and personally.

• Significant leadership experience in software engineering or consulting environments
• Solid technical background in one or more of our core stacks:
  → PHP/Symfony, Java/Spring Boot, NodeJS, Python (Data), React/NextJS, VueJS/Nuxt, GitLab CI/CD, GCP
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire and engage people
• Empathy and integrity as core leadership traits
• Fluency in German (C1/C2) and English
• Willingness to travel occasionally and to be present and approachable in the Berlin office

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.