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Cerco: Italian International Software Quality Engineer
The Company LocalEyes is a leading provider of Localisation Services to the international computer and software sectors, with European headquarters established in Cork since . LocalEyes Group is recruiting an Italian International Software Quality Engineer to work at our Clientâ€(TM)s premises, in Cork, Ireland, which is a leading telecom product and software provider in the mobile and personal computing space. Italian International Software Quality Engineer Location: Cork, Ireland Position Start: May/Temporary (6 months) Work duration: full-time Salary: Attractive compensation also based on candidateâ€(TM)s experience Job Summary: We are looking for highly motivated QA Engineers with software development, interpersonal and foreign language skills to work at our clientâ€(TM)s European International Quality team responsible for designing, implementing and executing both automated and manual QA Plans for OS X and iOS based software products for the EMEIA market. Job Description: You will design, implement, and execute both automated and manual test plans for a wide variety of OS X and iOS based software products, interfacing with international software QA centers, software engineering teams, translators and project managers to ensure that our client delivers world-class software products to their international markets. Duties include: - Coding software automation to test in languages like ObjC, Python and Ruby. - Perform localisation testing on software, print & hardware items as a member of a project test team. - Creating, maintaining and carrying out automated test procedures. - Carry out technical software reviews to assess automation opportunities. - Analyzing international functionality issues at a low level. - Identifying areas of improvement in existing tools and processes, and addressing issues with innovative solutions. - Working cross-functionally with engineering teams, QA and project management teams to help our client ship amazing international software products. Education: - Bachelorâ€(TM)s degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent. Required: - Native speaker fluency in one of languages outlined above. - Strong programming and technical skills. - Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. - Fluency in written and spoken English. Preferred: - Experience in OS X and/or iOS software development with Cocoa technology. - Experience as a “power user†of OS X and iOS based Products. - Experience in software localisation/internationalisation. - A strong background in UNIX. - 2+ years of real world Software Engineering experience. - Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced environment. - Strong interest for OS X and iOS operating systems and its international users. - A team player, and a person who enjoys creating test plans that â€~breakâ€(TM) software products.
Corporate Insurance Broker
Make It Cheaper has been helping to put a smile on the face of British businesses since – and that’s something we continue to strive for every day. So how do we do it? In a nutshell, our service takes the hassle out of shopping around for better deals on electricity, gas, insurance, telecoms and water. Our incredible people, coupled with the great service we provide, have made us the biggest (and best!) energy broker for SME’s in the UK which is why we are trusted by Go Compare, MoneySupermarket and uSwitch to look after their business customers. We are continually growing our Insurance customer base and through an exciting new project will be fulfilling an ambitious growth plan over the next three years. The Insurance team is responsible for building excellent rapport with new and existing customers as well as though who are introduced from our Energy and Telecoms teams. The Insurance broker will be a key part of our growth and will be responsible for look-ing after Commercial Insurance customers from quotation and policy sale through to renewal to build a long-term customer relationship. Of utmost importance is dealing with large to very large business customers who have more complex insurance requirements and demand a different level of knowledge and insurance experience from their Insurance Broker. Duties and responsibilities • Building and maintaining strong business relationships with clients • Discussing, assessing and advising on clients' current and future insurance needs with strong negotiation skills • Taking ownership of diary management; scheduling and attending meetings • Researching insurance policies and products for suitability to both the business and clients • Existing relationships with Insurers and Underwriters with ability to negotiate policy terms and costs with insurance providers • Arranging insurance cover for clients with the insurance provider • Developing key relationships with customers who use Make it Cheaper for other services Identifying ways to improve customer experience • Meeting regulatory standards, including Data Protection and FCA guidelines Minimum of 3 years, ideally 5 years Commercial Insurance Broking experience • Preferably Dip CII qualified or progress towards • Experience of dealing with large commercial clients • Existing relationships with Insurers and Underwriters with ability to negotiate policy terms and costs with insurance providers • Proven sales ability in winning new business deals of all sizes with demonstrable conversion rates • Experience of Agricultural Insurance desirable (but not essential) • Exceptional written English skills • Excellent telephone manner • Experience of taking referrals from junior members of staff, preferable but not essential Based in the City of London £
Agile Adoption Patterns: A Roadmap to Organizational Success
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elssamadisy, Amr, PUBLISHER: Addison-Wesley Professional, Proven Patterns and Techniques for Succeeding with Agile in Your Organization Agile methods promise to help you create software that delivers far more business value-and do it faster, at lower cost, and with less pain. However, many organizations struggle with implementation and leveraging these methods to their full benefit. In this book, Amr Elssamadisy identifies the powerful lessons that have been learned about successfully moving to agile and distills them into 30 proven agile adoption patterns. Elssamadisy walks you through the process of defining your optimal agile adoption strategy with case studies and hands-on exercises that illuminate the key points. He systematically examines the most common obstacles to agile implementation, identifying proven solutions. You'll learn where to start, how to choose the best agile practices for your business and technical environment, and how to adopt agility incrementally, building on steadily growing success. Next, he presents the definitive agile adoption pattern reference: all the information you need to implement the strategy that you've already defined. Utilizing the classic pattern format, he explains each agile solution in its proper context, revealing why it works-and how to make the most of it. The pattern reference prepares you to Understand the core drivers, principles, and values associated with agile success Tightly focus development on delivering business value-and recognize the "smells" of a project headed off track Gain rapid, effective feedback practices: iteration, kickoff and stand-up meetings, demos, retrospectives, and much more Foster team development: co-location, self-organization, cross-functional roles, and how to bring the customer aboard Facilitate technical tasks and processes: testing, refactoring, continuous integration, simple design, collective code ownership, and pair programming Act as an effective coach, learning to engage the community and promote learning Integrate "clusters" of agile practices that work exceptionally well together "Agile Adoption Patterns" will help you whether you're planning your first agile project, trying to improve your next project, or evangelizing agility throughout your organization. This actionable advice is designed to work with any agile method, from XP and Scrum to Crystal Clear and Lean. The practical insights will make you more effective in any agile project role: as leader, developer, architect, or customer. Foreword xxiii & xxvi Preface xxvii Acknowledgments xxxiii About the Author xxxvii Part 1: Thoughts about Software Development 1 Chapter 1: Learning Is the Bottleneck 3 Chapter 2: Personal Agility for Potent Agile Adoption 13 Part 2: Crafting an Agile Adoption Strategy 21 Chapter 3: Business Value 23 Chapter 4: Smells 29 Chapter 5: Adopting Agile Practices 37 Part 3: The Pattern Catalog 53 Chapter 6: The Patterns of Agile Pract
Lincoln in American Memory
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Peterson, Merrill D., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Lincoln's death, like his life, was an event of epic proportions. When the president was struck down at his moment of triumph, writes Merrill Peterson, "sorrow--indescribable sorrow" swept the nation. After lying in state in Washington, Lincoln's body was carried by a special funeral train to Springfield, Illinois, stopping in major cities along the way; perhaps a million people viewed the remains as memorial orations rang out and the world chorused its sincere condolences. It was the apotheosis of the martyred President--the beginning of the transformation of a man into a mythic hero. In Lincoln in American Memory, historian Merrill Peterson provides a fascinating history of Lincoln's place in the American imagination from the hour of his death to the present. In tracing the changing image of Lincoln through time, this wide-ranging account offers insight into the evolution and struggles of American politics and society--and into the character of Lincoln himself. Westerners, Easterners, even Southerners were caught up in the idealization of the late President, reshaping his memory and laying claim to his mantle, as his widow, son, memorial builders, and memorabilia collectors fought over his visible legacy. Peterson also looks at the complex responses of blacks to the memory of Lincoln, as they moved from exultation at the end of slavery to the harsh reality of free life amid deep poverty and segregation; at more than one memorial event for the great emancipator, the author notes, blacks were excluded. He makes an engaging examination of the flood of reminiscences and biographies, from Lincoln's old law partner William H. Herndon to Carl Sandburg and beyond. Serious historians were late in coming to the topic; for decades the myth-makers sought to shape the image of the hero President to suit their own agendas. He was made a voice of prohibition, a saloon-keeper, an infidel, a devout Christian, the first Bull Moose Progressive, a military blunderer and (after the First World War) a military genius, a white supremacist (according to D.W. Griffith and other Southern admirers), and a touchstone for the civil rights movement. Through it all, Peterson traces five principal images of Lincoln: the savior of the Union, the great emancipator, man of the people, first American, and self-made man. In identifying these archtypes, he tells us much not only of Lincoln but of our own identity as a people. More than thirty years ago, Peterson won the prestigious Bancroft Prize for The Jefferson Image in the American Mind. The New York Times Book Review hailed it as "an engrossing story of the uses and abuses of a great legend," saying that Peterson's writing is often "brilliant." This absorbing book follows in the footsteps of that landmark work, leading us on a revealing tour through our changing image of our greatest president--and our changing image of ourselves.
Gaming Marketing Specialist
Lottoland give 8 million customers worldwide the chance to win astronomical record payouts by betting on the world’s biggest and most exciting lotteries. We’re a proud disrupter that offers jackpots into the hundreds the millions, reinventing the dream of becoming an instant multi-millionaire every day. We are one of the most innovative companies in the world and we’re confident that our newest products are set to revolutionise gaming.... but we can’t do it alone.Do you have a talent to share with us? Job title: Gaming Marketing Specialist Location: Gibraltar Contract: Permanent Reporting to: Gaming Promotions Manager Reporting to Gaming Promotions Manager, and working closely with the Gaming Operations team, we are seeking a Gaming Marketing Specialist to take responsibility for the creation, communication and management of promotions in a growing Gaming business. The objective of the role is to identify opportunities through thorough analysis of the customer database and capitalise on them with strategic marketing plans. The role will encompass both regular monthly retention focussed marketing plans as well as special projects – such as new product launches. The successful candidate will be expected to manage projects from inception, through briefing, execution and finally analysis stages. Together with the Gaming Promotions Manager, the successful candidate will act as an advisor to other areas of the business, particularly in the areas of Acquisition, Onboarding and VIP. Responsibilities: Managing multi-faceted projects – conducting in-depth analysis, presenting recommendations and collaborating with stakeholders business-wide to ensure excellent delivery. These projects will include work on acquisition, onboarding, automated promotions and loyalty. Identifying player trends that present promotional opportunities and recommend promotions to exploit them. Managing promotions from inception, through briefing, execution and finally analysis. With the help of the Business Intelligence team, analysing promotions in depth and recommending ways to optimise and improve them. Presenting plans and findings to the Gaming team and to the wider business. Signing off promotional assets and copy, ensuring they present the right marketing message to the customer. Strategically considering the positioning of Games and promotions on the site ensuring that the customers see the material relevant to them. Supporting the Gaming Promotion Manager in managing the promotional calendar of a growing Gaming business in multiple domains. Supporting Gaming Promotion Manager in communicating the promotions plan to stakeholders throughout the company. Supporting the Gaming Promotion Manager in briefing the promotions to the marketing teams. Supporting Gaming Promotions Manager on bonus cost reporting. Essential Skills & Experience required: 2+ years’ experience in Online Gaming, ideally in a Marketing function. Analytical and commercial mindset – able to see opportunities in player trends and know how to act on them. Ability to self-manage and self-motivate. Experience operating in multiple territories, languages, and currencies. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools (Word; Excel; Outlook; PowerPoint; SharePoint). Desired Skills & Experience: Working knowledge of Optimove and Microstrategy. Understanding of various Game providers and the promotion tools they offer. Excellent presentation and public speaking skills. Team player but able to work independently as well. Experience with Real Time Marketing Lottoland Benefits: Competitive salary Annual bonus 25 days holiday and 12 days Gibraltar bank holidays International premium healthcare subsidised gym membership within a variety of locations in Gibraltar Weekly subsidised Yoga sessions Continuous learning/development opportunities and progressive career paths. Cultural Fit: Lottoland is a dynamic, creative and technologically advanced organisation. Passion for innovation is a strength that is valued in Lottoland employees. Managers need to inspire and develop their teams to get the most out of them. Putting customers first is key to Lottoland’s success as is collaboration across the business. Employees are empowered to do their best but held accountable for their actions. Grit and determination is a prerequisite for all Lottolanders. Honesty, integrity and trust are a given. Lottoland could be just the place for you. We like it here and we’re sure you will too! Our corporate website has lots more information - check it out! www.lottolandcorporate.com