Technical Consultant

Salary: £28,000 - 32,000 per year

Requirements

• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, or any STEM subject area.
• A genuine interest in data engineering, monitoring, and observability — with the ability to explain this interest.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions, listening, and explaining technical concepts clearly.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow — the technical skills can be taught; the mindset cannot.
• Familiarity with scripting or querying languages (Python, Bash, SPL, SQL) is desirable.
• Experience working in a team environment — such as academic projects, part-time work, or volunteering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the configuration and deployment of Splunk, Cribl, and observability tooling under senior engineers guidance.
• Support the ingestion and processing of data.
• Learn to apply parsing logic, data normalization, and enrichment techniques for structured and unstructured log data.
• Help monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Participate in technical reviews and design sessions to understand solution architecture.
• Attend and contribute to client meetings, developing the ability to understand requirements and communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Assist in producing project documentation, reports, and artefacts as part of Aptos delivery process.
• Support the maintenance of project information in Aptos resource management system.
• Begin to learn Aptos service definitions and how they apply to different client situations.
• Actively engage with Aptos structured learning programme, working towards relevant certifications (e.g., Splunk Core, Cribl).
• Take ownership of your own development and progress against the Grade 1 capability framework.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and team discussions.

Technologies

• Bash
• Support
• Python
• SQL
• Splunk
• Cloud

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At Apto Solutions, we are a specialist technology consultancy based in Bristol, helping large organisations harness the value of their data. Our focus is on graduate development, ensuring you are involved in client engagements from day one, learning from experienced professionals, and progressing toward independent work. We offer a starting salary of £30,000 with clear pathways to advancement, funded training, and a collaborative team environment. Our office is modern, located near local amenities, and we operate with a hybrid work model, balancing office days with remote work. Employment benefits include private healthcare, a bike-to-work scheme, and a company pension, all aimed at supporting your professional and personal well-being.

last updated 19 week of 2026