Candour Solutions

About the Company

Candour - noun [U] UK (US Candor) The quality of being open and honest; frankness: a man of refreshing candour.

It's fair to say the recruitment industry has had more than its fair share of bad press over the years. You only have to see what Google throws up in response to the word recruiter to see the regard so many hold the profession in. We're working hard to change that perception one placement at time.

As a valued client of ours, you can expect a forthright appraisal of your requirements outlining any potential issues and pitfalls as well as where our years of experience might assist in ensuring the recruitment process is as uncomplicated as possible.

Candidates will only ever be offered a seamless route to the next step on your career path with a focus on complete transparency & candidate experience throughout. Come through any interview process with us and we will ensure you leave with a sense of having had the best possible representation, regardless of the final outcome.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Candour Solutions

Job Title

Junior Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Junior PHP Developer Role Summary: Develop and maintain features for large-scale Laravel applications in an automotive software environment. Collaborate with senior developers and external partners to enhance system performance and support business platforms. Expectations: - Hands-on experience with PHP and Laravel (commercial or personal projects). - Understanding of MySQL and relational databases. - Basic knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. - Familiarity with Git and modern development practices. - Proactive attitude to learn and advance in software development. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain features in a large-scale Laravel system. - Identify and resolve software bugs and performance issues. - Collaborate with senior developers, analysts, and external partners. - Participate in agile workflows (sprints, stand-ups, documentation). - Support continuous improvement of application functionality and efficiency. Required Skills: - PHP (Laravel framework). - MySQL database management. - JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3. - Git version control. Required Education & Certifications: Not specified.

Manchester, United kingdom

On site

Junior

26-09-2025

Company Name

Candour Solutions

Job Title

Back End Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Back End Developer Role Summary: Develop and maintain backend systems using Laravel and PHP, with a focus on ERP systems. Collaborate across departments to optimize operational efficiency and support business growth. Potential for advancement to senior developer/leadership roles. Expectations: Strong technical expertise in backend development. Demonstrate ability to integrate technical solutions with business processes. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and maintain backend systems (ERP and internal tools). - Collaborate on feature development and system improvements to support warehouse, merchandising, and product teams. - Assist Head of Development in guiding junior hires and project execution. - Optimize system performance and troubleshoot technical challenges. Required Skills: - Proficiency in PHP, Laravel, MySQL/PostgreSQL. - Version control (Git). - Linux system administration. - Experience with analytical databases, Redis, or Python/Symfony/JavaScript advantageous. Required Education & Certifications: Not specified. Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience preferred.

Cheshire east, United kingdom

On site

26-09-2025

Company Name

Candour Solutions

Job Title

Software Developer - Leeds

Job Description

**Job Title:** Software Developer **Role Summary:** Design, develop, and deploy cloud‑native .NET applications on Microsoft Azure, collaborating with product, QA and DevOps teams to deliver scalable, high‑quality solutions. **Expactations:** • Own end‑to‑end development of application features • Participate in architecture and design discussions • Write clean, testable code following best practices • Ensure CI/CD pipelines and automated testing are maintained • Contribute to continuous improvement and technical mentoring **Key Responsibilities:** • Build and maintain ASP.NET Core (.NET 6+) applications using Azure services (App Services, Functions, SQL, Key Vault) • Design REST APIs and integrate with external systems adhering to clean architecture principles • Manage source control (Git) and work within an Agile framework • Set up and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines, including automated builds, tests and deployments • Investigate and adopt new technologies/tools that increase productivity and code quality **Required Skills:** • Strong proficiency in C# and .NET Core (.NET 6+) • Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure (Functions, App Services, Key Vault, Azure SQL) • Solid understanding of RESTful services and integration patterns • Familiarity with CI/CD, Azure DevOps or similar tooling • Proficient with Git, Agile methodologies and collaborative problem‑solving • Bonus: experience with React/Blazor, Docker/Kubernetes, Azure certifications **Required Education & Certifications:** • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent professional experience) • Microsoft Azure certification (e.g., AZ‑104, DP‑900) preferred but not mandatory.

Leeds, United kingdom

Hybrid

05-11-2025

Company Name

Candour Solutions

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Role Summary: Full‑stack development role focused on end‑to‑end software delivery using C#, .NET, JavaScript, and SQL Server. No management duties; hands‑on coding across the entire lifecycle. Expectations: - Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience. - Proven ability to deliver complete solutions from requirements through deployment. - Flexible approach to architecture and design decisions. - Onsite work with flexible start/finish times. - Full right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship). Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain high‑quality C#/.NET components. - Implement client‑side logic using JavaScript. - Write and optimize SQL Server queries and stored procedures. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on requirements, design reviews, and testing. - Produce unit, integration, and functional tests; ensure code quality and coverage. - Deploy applications to staging and production environments. - Troubleshoot and resolve defects; perform performance tuning. - Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives). Required Skills: - Advanced proficiency in C# and the .NET framework. - Strong JavaScript development experience (ES6+). - Solid understanding of relational database design and SQL Server. - Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services. - Experience with unit testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, etc.) and TDD practices. - Version control with Git; experience with CI/CD pipelines. - Agile/Scrum methodology knowledge. - Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and communication skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. - .NET or C# related certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: .NET Developer). ---

Chorley, United kingdom

On site

Senior

10-11-2025