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# Senior Backend Software Engineer

- **Company:** Confero, Inc.
- **Location:** Mundelein, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** User Authentication, Software as a Service, Data Security, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Database Optimization, Backend, Pytest, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Docker
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/4bb96eee-c8ab-4cb6-b0ad-af9e9cc888a1/senior-backend-software-engineer

## About the Role

* 7+ years of Python backend development.
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 * Strong PostgreSQL and database optimization skills.
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 * Experience with messaging tools such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Pub/Sub.
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 * Strong REST API and asynchronous development experience.
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 * Experience with multi-tenant architectures and data isolation.
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 * Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security.
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 * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
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 * Strong testing skills, including pytest.

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer to build and evolve the core platform services behind our data access intelligence engine. In this high-impact role, you will take significant ownership of the technical direction and architecture of a multi-tenant SaaS platform that processes millions of files and events every day.