Investing in the next generation of retail tech talent has always been part of who we are. The OLR Academy gave recent graduates a clear path into the corporate world, combining structured training, hands-on project work, and dedicated support, real experience from day one, working alongside global teams and building the skills for a long-term career.
“Joining OLR Graduate Academy gave me the opportunity to develop my professional skills and change my career path from luxury hospitality to business consultancy. Very happy with my decision.”
“Going through the academy gave me the right knowledge and enthusiasm to start my career. Great experience with wonderful people that are always willing to help. In this ocean of opportunities, I feel that I’m on the right boat.”
At OLR, we believed that your first job should be a rewarding and enriching experience. We invested time and effort in helping graduates transition from university to the corporate world, with a programme that had training and mentoring at its heart.
PROGRAMME MODULES INCLUDED:
Delivery methodologies: Agile/SCRUM, PRINCE2, waterfall
Pair programming in JAVA
Cloud technologies
Test Driven Approach (TDD) training
Business Driven Development (BDD) training
Discovery/Requirements Analysis training
Test Automation
JIRA/Confluence training
Oracle Xstore training
Oracle Retail Customer Engagement (ORCE) training
Oracle Commerce Cloud (OCC) training
Conflict Management
Negotiation skills
PROGRAMME BENEFITS WERE:
Competitive market salary
Self and class training on technical and soft skills
On-hands experience in projects
Mentoring from one of our experts
Possibility at the end to be offered a full-time employment contract. The best in class will receive a bonus, on top of a full-time employment offer!
Joining the academy at this company has been an awe-inspiring journey, where I've not only acquired invaluable knowledge but also ignited an unbridled passion for my career. The collective greatness of everyone's willingness to support and assist has been truly heartwarming. As I gaze ahead, I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to further contribute and grow within this exceptional company, driven by the firm belief that its future holds boundless promise.
Filipe, OLR Academy Graduate
I am truly grateful for the investment OLR has made in providing us with access to the training academy. While there have been challenges along the way, it's through these challenges that we've grown and learned the most while bringing and building value for OLR at the same time. We appreciate the commitment to our development and look forward to continuously improving our skills and contributing to OLR's success.
Guilherme, OLR Academy Graduate
At OLR Academy I got the opportunity to explore an area of development that I didn't even know was a possibility. This and the great work environment, among other reasons, made this a wonderful experience.
Jorge, OLR Academy Graduate
I learned what I love to do.
Pedro, OLR Academy Graduate
Good level of English
Out the box thinker
Pro-active and ambitious
Eager to learn new technologies in a fast-paced environment
Knowledgable in Java and databases (eg. SQLServer, Oracle)
OLR, an award-winning Oracle Partner, has over 20 years of experience in delivering and supporting international Retail Omni-channel systems for some of the world’s biggest brands. OLR specialises in working with Oracle’s Merchandising, Stores and Commerce suites providing Omni-channel solutions to our clients. As a trusted Systems Integration partner, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our delivery. The company’s approach is continually evolving with a focus on ways to improve and adapt to the new technologies.
OLR delivers projects on a global scale with offices located in London, Porto, Bangalore, Cleveland, and Minneapolis.
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