We work across multiple industries for organisations who are household names. From major banks, through technology companies, airports, manufacturing and public sector, the range of accounts our team work on is large and varied. If understanding what goes on within major blue chip companies and helping them with some of their key technology challenges appeals, then Apto could be the right place for you.
Our clients have large and complex IT infrastructures which are typically critical to their core business. Think of a fintech business running a trading platform, a telecoms business operating a network or even an Airport running its check in and security technology. These businesses rely on monitoring and observing those systems, ensuring they are secure and performant.
At Apto, we are machine data experts, empowering clients to own, manage and rule their data to optimise their operational monitoring. Whether it’s for security, IT Operations or production monitoring, we fuse domain and technology expertise with our client’s people, processes and business knowledge, to help them maximise the value they derive from their data.
Within this monitoring domain our customers invest millions in powerful technology platforms, but they often fail to see the full value. The greatest weakness of these platforms is that they fail silently. A broken data pipeline, a misconfigured parser, or a new unmonitored service means a customer’s operational monitoring is compromised and they may not know it. Compounding this, Modern SIEM and Observability platforms, including data pipelines are not simple “tools”—they are complex, distributed data engines.
At Apto, our services help our customers to realise their value. Using a proven methodology we help our customers to fully understand what data they have and what they are trying to achieve with it. We help them architect data engineering solutions which will realise those requirements and critically, we help our customers Operate those platforms ensuring that they remain operational and performant.
Life at Apto isn’t dull, as you’ll be challenged to work across a range of projects across different technologies, different customers and different domains. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and practice new skills, both technical and consultative.
We offer a range of benefits including healthcare, life assurance, a bike to work scheme and free fruit and snacks. There are plenty of social opportunities and a friendly helpful can-do attitude where everyone helps each other. As a small business there is opportunity to work across a range of areas in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Vacancies
Take a look at the role descriptions we’re currently recruiting for and drop us a line if you have any questions!
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Life at Apto
At Apto, we follow a hybrid working approach. This means we’re mainly in the office three days a week and at home for the remaining two. Of course, you’re welcome to come in more often too and you’ll probably spot a few familiar faces if you do.
The day starts at 9, and everyone begins arriving at the office. Grab yourself a drink, settle in, and get cracking on your to-do list. Meetings will happen throughout the day with the relevant people, but even if nothing is scheduled, don’t hesitate to reach out to your peers for support. We’re always willing to support each other here at Apto. No two days are the same, so that’s just a brief overview of what day-to-day life can look like.
On the other hand, weekly company meetings are consistent. This time is set aside to understand what everyone is focusing on that week so we can all stay aligned. It helps drive transparency across the business and opens up opportunities, as you can share strategies and ideas with others — and pick up suggestions for yourself too.
New starters will likely be assigned a buddy, who will be your main point of contact during the joining process. That said, you’re not restricted to this person everyone is here to make your entrance as smooth as possible. You’ll also have opportunities to build your skills and complete certain training certifications as your Apto strongly believes in personal development.
Some days may involve travelling by train, or sometimes even by plane, to visit partners/vendors, or to attend events. The most common places are London, Manchester, Scotland, etc., though in the past this has even included Vegas and Myanmar!
With the day coming to a close sometimes we finish at the pub for a few drinks; a chance to catch up with your peers after work in a more relaxed, non-work environment. We’re lucky to be located near lots of great options, and we’re always open to trying new locations and activities for socials.
FAQs
What is the culture like working at Apto?
At Apto we are a team, pushing and helping each other to evolve and deliver the best we can to our customers and each other. Our culture is one of high accountability and growth mindset. We are always evolving and need to be organised, responsive and curious to figure out how we improve each day.
How does Apto measure success?
At Apto, we put the customer at the heart of what we do, ensuring that we delivery exceptional value and learn from everything we do, to improve and evolve our services. Success at Apto means delivering the best that we can for our customers, and continually critiquing how we can improve our business, for the benefit of both our customers and our employees.
What kind of impact will I make with a role at Apto?
Your impact at Apto will be immediate, as you are rapidly encouraged to engage directly with clients, understanding their businesses, objectives and challenges. You will quickly see how the work you do directly impacts our clients and their businesses. Internally, you will be encouraged to feedback on how we operate, and how we can improve, impacting the value Apto can deliver to it’s customers.
Does Apto offer any career development opportunities?
Yes, we have a career development framework which covers a range of areas in which you will develop. These cover technical capability, consultancy skills, customer facing skills and product knowledge. From day 1 you will have a plan, reviewed and discussed each quarter which outlines your goals and objectives and provides clear guidance on how you can develop your career at Apto.
What kind of challenges can I expect working at Apto?
Life at Apto can be fast paced and dynamic. You will need to be organised and able to multitask. You may be contributing to internal project meetings early in the morning, before engaging on a client call before contributing to account planning. You will need to be able to find and absorb information from different places, to rapidly assess and contribute to a client situation.
Can I expect to be working alone or in a team?
You can expect both! At Apto, we work together as a team. Weekly company updates provide the opportunity to share information and challenges, and engage with your teammates. Customer projects will often involve more than one person, requiring you to come together as a team to deliver an outcome to a customer. Within this, there is often the need to engage in individual work, to deliver a subset of a project, but always with the backing of the wider team.
What kind of customers would I be working with?
A key benefit of working with Apto is the variety of interesting customers we have. We work across industry, with leading fintech businesses, international airports, major telecoms customers, large central government bodies and even FTSE 100 businesses. We typically engage at senior levels in our customers, up to C-level, providing the opportunity to really understand the challenges of these businesses and have a meaningful impact.
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Based in Clifton near the centre of Bristol, our team of expert consultants are on hand to help you with your data challenges. Get in touch to find out how we can help you.