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Our favorite gear, rewarded: DPReview Awards 2016

26 Dec

DPReview Awards 2016

Here at DPReview we handle a lot of gear. This year, plenty of amazing cameras, lenses, accessories and other products came through our doors, and we hope you’ve enjoyed reading about them as much as we’ve enjoyed writing about and testing them.

Last year, for the first time, we decided to get together as a team and discuss what we thought was the best gear of the year in multiple categories. This year we sat down again and made a list, checked it twice, then talked about it. And then talked about it some more, and then made a shortlist. And then we talked about it again, argued a bit, and finally voted, ranking our choices by first, second and third preference.

After all that, we’re pleased to announce the results. Click through the slides above to learn which products made our list of the best gear of 2016.

If you’d like to have your say, make sure to vote in this year’s Reader’s Poll for best product of 2016, which will be running through December 31st. 

Best accessory

Shortlist:

  • DJI Osmo+
  • Domke Chronicle Bag
  • Fuji Instax Share SP-2
  • Western Digital MyPassport WD Wireless Pro

Runner up: Western Digital MyPassport WD Wireless Pro

There were a lot of new accessories released this year, but the Western Digital Wireless Pro in particular impressed us, which is why it’s the runner-up for this category. A great choice for photographers working in the field, it features its own Wi-Fi network, a built-in SD card slot, excellent battery life and dedicated Android and iOS apps.

Winner: Fuji Instax Share SP-2

It wasn’t even close, the second generation Fuji Instax Share SP-2 printer was our favorite accessory of 2016. Why? Because there’s just nothing quite like holding a physical image in your hands. Faster and sleeker than the original and with more printing options, the SP-2 can easily link up with Fujifilm cameras or print from a compatible phone or tablet.

Best mobile / VR Product

Shortlist:

  • Apple iPhone 7 Plus
  • DJI Osmo Mobile
  • Google Pixel XL
  • Panono 360 camera

Runner up: iPhone 7 Plus

This category includes a wide range of products, from smartphones to hand-held gimbals, all of which have one thing in common: they are non-traditional cameras. The Apple iPhone 7 Plus is this year’s runner-up with its innovative dual lens design. It offers photographers the choice between a 28mm F1.8 and a more portrait-appropriate 56mm F2.8 (35mm equiv.) lens.

Winner: Google Pixel XL

The Google Pixel XL won this category by a wide margin and for good reason: It has an outstanding camera – so good that it received the highest DxOMark score of any smartphone ever. And features like Raw capture, on-sensor phase detect AF and the HDR+ mode only add it to its appeal. Plus, it’s the first product compatible with Google Daydream VR headset.

Best prosumer camera drone

Shortlist:

  • Autel X-Star Premium
  • DJI Mavic Pro
  • DJI Phantom 4 Pro
  • DJI Phantom 4

Runner-up: DJI Phantom 4 Pro

The DJI Phantom 4 Pro is a tour de force of just how much modern technology can crammed into a small, prosumer drone. It stands out in its class thanks to a 20MP 1″-type sensor that captures 4K/60p video, support for h.265 recording, 20MP Raw stills, photographer-friendly features like 14fps burst shooting and exposure bracketing, and an impressive collision avoidance system.

Winner: DJI Mavic Pro

The DJI Mavic Pro sets a new standard for portability among prosumer camera drones; it’s hard to believe just how compact it is until you see it in person. In fact, you could easily fit it inside a camera pack (with plenty of room left for other gear), a purse, or even a large pocket in your cargo shorts (wearing cargo shorts is not endorsed by DPReview staff).

Don’t let the Mavic’s size fool you though – it has the same camera as the original Phantom 4, captures 4K/30p video, 12MP stills with DNG Raw support, and boasts a top speed that exceeds that of the Phantoms.

Best zoom lens

Shortlist:

  • Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM
  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS Pro
  • Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art
  • Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art

Runner-up: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS Pro

Every year, more lenses are released than cameras, and this year the competition was especially tough. A lot of great zoom lenses were released in 2016 and of our shortlist of four, two belong to Sigma’s well-regarded ‘Art’ series. But the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS Pro just pulled ahead of both of them to take the runner-up spot in this category.

Winner: Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM

Winner by a considerable margin of votes among the DPReview staff was the Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM. Canon is really on a roll with its high-end L-series, and the new version of the 16-35mm F2.8 is stunning. If you’re a Canon shooter looking for a high quality wide-angle zoom, the 16-35mm F2.8 III is as good as it gets.

Best prime lens

Shortlist:

  • Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED
  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro
  • Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
  • Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | C

Runner-up: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED

If competition was fierce among zoom lenses this year, if anything it was even fiercer in the prime lenses category. New releases from several manufacturers really raised the bar, and Nikon’s excellent new 105mm F1.4 portrait lens took the runner-up spot in a very tough field.

Winner: Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

Realistically, as soon as we sat down to discuss which lens should win this category, there was only one serious contender. Winner by a convincing margin among DPReview staff was Sigma’s 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art. Its big, it’s heavy, and it makes gorgeous pictures. If you’re a fan of the 85mm focal length for portraiture, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art is worth serious consideration. 

Best compact camera

Shortlist:

  • Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
  • Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V
  • Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III

Runner up: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V

There was some tough competition in this category, thanks partly to Sony, which seems set on maintaining its breakneck pace of new product announcements. The latest compact camera in Sony’s RX100-series is the best yet. We argued a lot about which camera should win in this category, and offering incredible speed, hybrid AF and excellent 4K video, the RX100 V took the runner-up spot.

Winner: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10

The winning position is occupied by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10, thanks to its combination of small size, excellent lens and overall image quality. As well as great-looking stills, the LX10 is also capable of excellent 4K video, and hits an attractive price-point compared to the best of its competition.

Best consumer stills/video camera of the year

Shortlist:

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
  • Sony a6500
  • Sony RX10 III

Runner up: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

In this category, we’re looking for the best products for stills and video shooters who need one camera to do it all. This category spans compact, fixed-lens cameras up to 4K-capable ILCs, but our shortlist contained only the latter type of camera – testament to the advances that have been made in this category.

Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-FZ2500 takes the runner-up spot in this category this year, thanks to its impressive 4K feature set and video-friendly ergonomics, coupled with excellent still image quality.

Winner: Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III

The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III is one of the most impressive products to come through the doors of DPReview Towers in 2016. Although bulky and costly, this 1″ sensor compact can reach places that ILCs just can’t. A stunningly sharp 24-600mm lens, coupled with a class-leading 1″-type BSI-CMOS sensor and excellent 4K and HFR video features meant that DPReview staff were unanimous in voting the RX10 III the best consumer stills / video camera of 2016.

Best entry-level ILC

Shortlist:

  • Fujifilm X-A3
  • Nikon D3400
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
  • Yi M1

Runner-up: Nikon D3400

Although it might seem less interesting than other market segments, the entry-level ILC market is critical for manufacturers, who need to persuade new photographers to join their system, and get on the upgrade path. This year saw some excellent entry-level ILCs released, and the Nikon D3400 took the runner-up spot. Small, unflashy and easy to use, the D3400 is a great beginners’ camera and a good entry-point into the wider Nikon system.

Winner: Fujifilm X-A3

The winner of this category is the Fujifilm X-A3. While not as feature-laden as its higher-end X-series peers, the 24MP, WiFi-equipped X-A3 is a great camera for someone just starting out in photography. It offers plenty of scope for beginners to grow, without being confusing or intimidating to use.

Best mid-range ILC

Shortlist:

  • Canon EOS M5
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
  • Sony a6300

Runner Up: Sony a6300

2016 was a pretty good year for enthusiast photographers, and there was stiff competition in the mid-range ILC category this year. In the end, half of our shortlist was made up of Canon EOS products, but both the EOS M5 and EOS 80D lost out to the Sony a6300, which took runner-up spot.

Winner: Panasonic Lumix DMC- G85

I guess we just gave it away, but the winner of this year’s title of best mid-range ILC is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85, which narrowly pipped the a6300 to take the winning spot. There’s not much that this compact Micro Four Thirds camera can’t do, and we love it for its versatility and excellent 4K video.

Best high-end ILC

Shortlist:

  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
  • Fujifilm X-T2
  • Nikon D500
  • Olympus OM-D E-M1 II

Runner up: Fujifilm X-T2

It was a two-horse race in this category, with two products way out in front of the rest of the pack (do horses run in packs?). The Fujifilm X-T2 came a close second place to take the runner-up spot in this category. DPReview staff praised its portability, ergonomics and image quality.

Winner: Nikon D500

With a convincing number of votes among DPReview staff, the Nikon D500 took the winning spot in our best high-end ILC category this year, as a near unanimous first choice. The D500 is one of our favorite ever DSLRs, and in a very competitive market segment it stands as a stunningly capable all-rounder.

DPReview innovation award

Shortlist:

  • Olympus OM-D E-M1 II
  • Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
  • Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V
  • Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III

Runner-up: Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V

We created this category last year to recognize products that we feel raised the bar for innovation in their product class. We narrowed down our selection to a shortlist of products, all of which are either cameras or lenses. Runner-up in this category is the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V, in recognition of the incredible amount of technology that Sony has packed into this tiny camera.

Winner: Olympus OM-D E-M1 II

Just pipping the RX100 V to the post is the Olympus OM-D E-M1 II. We’re still not entirely sure how Olympus packed as much technology into the E-M1 II as it did, but the end result is an incredibly powerful stills and video hybrid camera. As well as ultra-fast capture rates and effective in-body stabilization, the E-M1 II is also built for use in the harshest of conditions. 

DPReview product of the year, 2016

Shortlist:

  • Nikon D500
  • Olympus OM-D E-M1 II
  • Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art
  • Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V

Runner-up: Olympus OM-D E-M1 II

In our discussions about overall best product of 2016, four products kept coming up. In different ways, we were highly impressed by all of the four products in our shortlist, all of which arguably represent the state of the art in their particular market segments, and any one of which could easily have won. In the end, we had to make a final decision. You’ll be able to find out the winner in the next slide, but our runner up for this year’s DPReview Award for product of the year is the Olympus OM-D E-M1 II.

Winner: Nikon D500

What the E-M1 II is for mirrorless ILCs, the D500 is for DSLRs. Although it lacks a really credible 4K video mode, the D500 is nevertheless an impressive all-rounder, combining some of the best elements of the flagship Nikon D5 with a (relatively) compact APS-C form factor, and a 1.5X focal length increase which is extremely handy for sports and wildlife photography. If you’re looking for a versatile, pro-grade DSLR which will still be current in years to come, the Nikon D500 is about as good as it gets. The Nikon D500 is our product of the year, 2016.

As we approach the end of the year, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support, and your feedback. For a chance to vote for your own favorite product of 2016, our final Reader’s Poll is still open, and can be found here. Voting closes at midnight on Jan 31st (PT).

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Happy Holidays from DPReview

25 Dec

Happy Holidays

As we celebrate our eighteenth anniversary (the site officially launched December 25th, 1998, when some of our staff were still in elementary school) I’d like to wish each and every one of our visitors a very Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays/Season’s Greetings/Happy Hanukkah/Merry Festivus* (*delete as required).

As you can might be able to spot from the picture above, I wasn’t personally able to attend the ‘put on a festive hat and pose for a portrait’ session due to the fact that some of us have actual work to do (or to put it more accurately, some of us had already left for two weeks of eating, drinking and being merry). And besides, there were no hats left. And I really, really hate being on the other side of the camera.

And, whilst I may not be sure exactly which of the various bearded guys in the picture above is which, I can tell you that I’m incredibly proud of the work the entire team has done this year, and excited to see what they achieve in 2017. I wrote my first camera review 20 years ago (when working on the launch issue of the world’s first dedicated digital camera magazine), yet I still learn something almost every day by working with these talented, dedicated (and, yes, often bearded) people. It is their ideas (which, naturally, I steal and present as my own) and their boundless enthusiasm that keep our audience growing year on year, in the face of the continuing decline in camera sales (and the competition from viral cat videos and an unpresidented amount of twittering from high profile US political leaders.)

2016 might have been a year many of us will be glad to see the back of, but I’m genuinely excited about what we have planned for 2017 here on DPR. You’re going to see some significant changes to our homepage, with much more photographic content and faster reviews. We’ve got big plans for the mobile site, and we have some cool new features that we think you’re really going to enjoy. Actually, let’s be honest, what I should say is that we have some cool new features that we hope you don’t hate…

I can hear the mulled wine and mince pies calling, so I’ll just add my thanks to you, our loyal audience, because (as I say every year), there would be no DPReview without you. You keep us honest, you challenge us, and you often surprise and inspire us. We’re thankful that we’ve been able to continue bringing you reviews, videos, how-to’s, news coverage and much more – it’s a privilege and we’re always striving to do the best we can for our readers. We’re grateful for your contributions to our galleries, photo challenges, forums and spirited discussions, and hope that you’ve taken some photos you’re proud of this year.

Have a fantastic holiday, and raise a glass with me to a pleasant, prosperous and peaceful 2017. 

Merry Christmas!

— Simon

Happy Holidays

 “We spend our entire year shooting cameras, dissecting features, and arguing about pixels. It’s kind of the way things are at DPReview…

…But when you receive a picture of your newborn niece two days before Christmas, it reminds you of what’s really important, and why photography really does matter.

Happy holidays. I can’t wait to see what you all shoot in 2017!”

Dale Baskin, New Content Editor

Happy Holidays

“2016 introduced a lot of exciting and innovative things in photography. New gear, glass, techniques, technology, accessories, talent…

…so <ahem> why are you still sitting there? Go take some pictures!”

Wenmei Hill, Editorial Manager

Happy Holidays

Abstractly, 2016 was much like any other year. I’ve had failures, which I’ve tried to learn from. I’ve had successes, which I’ve tried to learn from. The biggest challenge for me is to avoid becoming bogged down by the former, and too comfortable with the latter. In this sense, then, I honestly hope that 2017 will provide opportunities for more of each.

Also, if it could provide me an opportunity to win the lottery so I can finally purchase a D5 and a 105mm F1.4 of my very own, that’d be great too.”

Carey Rose, some guy we found who likes taking photographs and writing about things

Happy Holidays

“Photographically this was one of the most challenging and rewarding years I’ve had in a long time. I got to photograph lava on my honeymoon, shoot the canyon lands of Utah and enjoy wildflower season at home in the PNW; it doesn’t get much better than that! I’m looking forward to see what 2017 has to offer, but it will definitely be hard to top 2016! Happy holidays everyone!” 

Chris Williams, Landscape Guru and Lens Reviewer

Happy Holidays

“Other than finally coming to terms with Windows after 12 years with Mac, I spent much of 2016 researching LED, CRI, reverse phase dimming, and redundancy in smart device operation… all to get the various technologies in my home and digital life working together in time for the birth of my first child. And you know what? A hands-free smart home makes me want a hands-free smart camera.

All in good time. In the meantime, I’ve got a diaper to change and a once-in-a-lifetime smile to capture with my [insert brand that paid me off last here] camera. Happy Holidays!”

Rishi Sanyal, Technical Editor

Happy Holidays

“Is 2016 over yet?”

Barnaby Britton, Features Editor

Happy Holidays

“2016 for me included some great cameras and an increasingly ill-advised beard. It should probably also be the year I give up on watching elections.

Still, if you’re wondering why I’m the only member of the team wearing a suit, it’s because I wanted to wish everyone a very moiré Christmas.

And to apologise for that pun.”

Richard Butler, Reviews Editor

Happy Holidays

“I think I actually shot more photos in 2016 than any other year of my life, despite the world seemingly crashing down all around us. There was also some fiiiine glass released this year, which I think was even more exciting than the big camera launches.” 

Dan Bracaglia, Camera Reviewer

Happy Holidays

“I told a friend earlier this year it would be difficult to buy the wrong camera after Photokina 2016, but then the Yi M1 came out…”

Sam Spencer, Studio Manager

Happy Holidays

“In the immortal words of Groucho Marx, ‘Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.'”

Allison Johnson, Homepage Editor

Happy Holidays

“As the person responsible for all of the ads on the site, I’m sorry.

Looking ahead to 2017, I’m reminded of some choice words from Prince, may he RIP:

‘Everyone has a rock bottom’

‘I have a lot of parties’ “

Scott Everett, Senior Product Manager

Happy Holidays

“We managed to go the entire year without any software-related injuries! I consider that a success.”

Josh Hays, Software Developer

Happy Holidays

“We will remember the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes and how that impacted so many camera brands and product releases.  

We may forget how the year’s promise of Virtual Reality (VR) everywhere for everyone didn’t quite end up that way.  (maybe next year)

We will remember Pokemon Go by Niantic becoming the hottest craze and the most successful Augmented Reality (AR) game ever.

I will remember how Nintendo made way too few NES Classics. (empty handed)” 

Eugene Hsu, Geek, Product Manager Business Development

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Have your say! DPReview Readers’ Choice Awards open for voting

10 Dec

All five initial categories of our 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards are now open for voting. Help decide which cameras and lenses take home the ultimate bragging rights. Vote now

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DPReview Asks: Who would you want to shoot your portrait?

16 Nov

We sat down with ten well-known photographers and asked a simple question: “Who would you want to shoot your portrait?” Some of the answers may surprise you.

So what do you think – if you had your pick, who would shoot your portrait? Tell us in the comments!

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DPReview Asks: What was your first camera?

04 Nov

We recently asked ten well-known photographers a simple question: “What was your first camera?” Some of the answers may surprise you.

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DPReview celebrates World Photo Day with our favorite shots of 2016

20 Aug

World Photo Day celebrates the Daguerreotype process, which the French government released to the public on August 19th, 1839. The World Photo Day project started in 2009 and encourages users all over the world to share their pictures online.

To celebrate, we took a look back at all our sample galleries from 2016 and cherry-picked some of our favorite shots. Within this gallery you’ll find a wide range of gear represented as well as images from everyone on staff. And when your done looking through be sure to grab your camera and spend some time out shooting, because World Photo Day only comes along once a year.

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Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Field Test: DPReview goes to the rodeo

01 Aug

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is a professional full-frame DSLR, and Canon’s fastest, toughest and most capable camera ever. To test out its blazingly fast shooting speeds and advanced autofocus we needed a shooting situation that would really stretch the camera’s abilities.

So saddle up, ya’ll – DPReview is headed to the rodeo…


This is sponsored content, created with the support of Canon. What does this mean?

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DPReview is partnering with USA Landscape Photographer of the Year 2016

16 Jul

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USA Landscape Photographer of the Year was founded in 2013 by Charlie Waite, one of the world’s most respected landscape photographers, and this year, the competition is bigger than ever. With a top prize of $ 15,000, the contest spans five main categories, ‘Environmental Value’, ‘My USA’, ‘Black & White’, ‘Classic View’, and ‘Urban’. 

In addition to these five categories, DPReview is partnering with the competition to create a new award – ‘Life in the Landscape’, which will be judged by DPReview’s editors and writers. An additional special award, ‘Wild Landscape’ is sponsored by Future Publishing.

The competition is divided into two main classes –  the USA Landscape Photographer of the Year Award and the Young USA Landscape Photographer of the Year Award. To enter Young USA Landscape Photographer of the Year, you must be 18 or under on the closing date of September 15, 2016. There are 7 categories within each of the two classes and up to 20 images may be entered across some or all of these categories, and photographers can enter the same image in more than one category and / or special award.

To enter a single image costs $ 10, while $ 30 allows you to enter up to 5 images, and $ 45 allows you to enter up to 20 images. Entrants for the Young USA Photographer of the Year Award pay a flat fee of $ 10 for up to 20 images.

For more information about the USA Landscape Photographer of the Year Award, visit www.usapoty.com.

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Never miss a video: Subscribe to DPReview on YouTube

30 May

We’ve been producing more video content than ever before, including tons of content from our last year’s PIX show, our ongoing series of long-form Field Tests, overviews of the latest cameras and lenses, as well beginners’ technique guides and interviews. We post videos right here on our homepage when they’re first uploaded, but the best way of not missing anything is to subscribe to DPReview’s channel on YouTube.

We’ve organized our content into playlists, so you can head straight for the stuff that most interests you, whether that’s long-form gear reviews or interviews, short overviews of the latest cameras and lenses, or beginners’ technique guides. 

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DPReview is hiring! Software development manager

24 Mar

DPReview is hiring! We’re looking to add a Software Development Manager to our Seattle-based team. Bring your creativity, passion and talent to help us build the next generation of our web and mobile experiences. Responsibilities include building and managing our team of engineers, listening to audience feedback and driving DPReview’s technical vision. See all of the details below.

Software Development Manager

DPReview.com is seeking a talented, passionate, creative developer to help us craft the look, feel, and functionality of the world’s most popular digital camera website. The right candidate will be capable of defining the technical vision for the product, as well as leading the team in achieving that vision.

Our engineers work closely with a small in-house product management and editorial team. Fast, scrappy development and testing, combined with regular (sometimes daily) deployment ensures that no one gets the chance to fall into a rut and that everyone has the opportunity to help shape projects from concept to delivery. You will listen to our audience, help drive our goals, and leverage our unique position in the photographic industry, and to constantly strive for better, smarter ways to deliver the content, services, and community tools that have made the site the success it is.

You’ll be excited by the opportunity to build rich interactive user experiences on a large-scale public facing website. Your core focus will be to build the next generation of DPReview web and mobile experiences, including shopping and comparison tools for photographic gear, community and social features focused on photography enthusiasts, and special products in support of Amazon teams. DPReview has enough traffic to pose interesting performance challenges, so a solid knowledge of SQL, database design, and optimization techniques is important.

While we are part of Amazon, DPReview has its own unique culture, with a small but cohesive team of editorial staff and developers. You’ll feel like you’re at a small startup, with lean, product-focused processes, but with all the upsides of working for a large company.

DPReview.com runs primarily on .NET, but any solid experience with web technologies is sufficient. Also, we collaborate with other Amazon teams to develop features and widgets for Amazon.com, which provides the unique opportunity to show your work to a much larger audience than DPReview’s millions of daily visitors.

Basic Qualifications

  • Equivalent experience to a Bachelor’s degree based on 3 years of work experience for every 1 year of education
  • 4+ years professional experience in software development
  • Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, complexity analysis, databases, and web technologies
  • Proficiency in at least one modern server-side programming language (such as C# or Java) and a client-side language (JavaScript); HTML and CSS experience is assumed

Preferred Qualifications / Experience 

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Build and manage a team of engineers. Recruit, hire, mentor, and coach technical staff
  • Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated leadership ability as a lead software developer
  • People management, team building and mentoring experience
  • Experience taking a leading role in building complex software such as large-scale public websites that have been successfully delivered to customers
  • A track record of handling ambiguity well, translating loose product and project requirements into effective customer solutions
  • Hands-on expertise in many web technologies, ranging from front-end user interfaces through back-end systems and all points in between
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, etc.
  • Strong UX intuition and demonstrated UI design skills
  • Solid database design experience with an emphasis on performance
  • Experience with systems administration

Click here to find out more and to apply for this role – Software Development Manager

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