Cloud Data & API Engineer - Chicago, IL

Job Description

Cloud Data & API Engineer - Chicago, IL
ADM Investor Services, Inc.
This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a Cloud Data & API Engineer with deep experience in Microsoft Azure, .NET, modern data platforms, and a growing knowledge of AI/ML technologies. This role blends cloud-native backend development, data engineering, and AI integration, supporting scalable, intelligent applications. You'll help bridge traditional systems like SQL Server with cloud-native services including Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Kafka, and OpenAI services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop RESTful and GraphQL APIs using .NET (C#) on Azure App Services, Functions, or containers.
• Build scalable data pipelines using Databricks (PySpark, Delta Lake), Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Lake Storage.
• Develop and support event-driven architectures using Kafka and Azure Event Hubs.
• Integrate data across sources including SQL Server, data warehouses, and streaming platforms.
• Build and deploy AI-enhanced services using Azure OpenAI, LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel), or Databricks ML.
• Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and DevOps teams to deliver intelligent, production-grade solutions.
• Ensure high performance, security, and reliability across cloud-based API and data systems.

Job Requirements:

• 4+ years in backend or data engineering roles.
• Strong experience with .NET Core / C# and API development (REST, GraphQL).
• Deep knowledge of Azure cloud services, including:
  • Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, App Services, Functions, Event Hubs
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Apache Spark (PySpark or Scala).
• Proficiency with SQL Server for data modeling, querying, and optimization.
• Familiarity with Apache Kafka or Azure equivalents.
• Experience integrating or experimenting with AI/ML solutions such as Azure OpenAI, MLflow, or prompt engineering.
• Understanding of CI/CD, Docker, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/Bicep).
• Awareness of security best practices including OAuth2, managed identity, and role-based access control (RBAC).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with LLM orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel, Prompt Flow).
• Experience with Azure API Management, Logic Apps, or Service Bus.
• Familiarity with dbt, Airflow, or similar orchestration tools.
• Awareness of Responsible AI practices and AI governance in enterprise environments.
• Exposure to integrating on-premises systems with cloud environments.

Why Join Us:

• Help shape a forward-looking Azure + Databricks + AI platform.
• Work with a modern, dynamic tech stack solving real business problems.
• Join a collaborative team that values innovation, learning, and delivering impact.

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at ;br>
#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between: