York Solutions, LLC · 8 hours ago
Machine Learning Engineer
Minneapolis, MN
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$70/hr - $100/hr
5+ years expYork Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to drive the evolution of their Go-based detection platform. The role involves building and maintaining high-throughput consumer pipelines and secure secrets management workflows, while working at the intersection of backend systems, cryptography, and data engineering to deliver scalable security solutions.
ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Maintain and extend a high-performance detection platform comprising consumer rule processors (YARA/YARA?X), event producers, APIs, and asynchronous workflows
Own the design and operation of Vault-backed secrets flows and encryption proxies (KMS); review and harden key usage patterns and remediation lifecycles
Implement and optimize Postgres schema migrations and query performance. Integrate search capabilities (Solr/Lucene) when required
Troubleshoot high-throughput pipelines (Kafka/Benthos), ensuring idempotency, backpressure handling, and effective instrumentation (traces/metrics)
Improve test coverage (unit, integration, golden tests), refine CI/CD pipelines (golangci-lint), and optimize Docker-based developer workflows
Qualification
Required
5+ years of software development experience
Strong proficiency in core development platforms (specifically Go) with deep domain knowledge in package-specific configuration and deployment
Ability to design new testing methods and resolve complex technical issues with minimal assistance
Clearly communicates Agile concepts to partners and demonstrates a commitment to team priorities
Delivers high-performance, scalable, and secure solutions with broad impact (high throughput/low latency). Understands the downstream impact of work on the team and guests
Stays current with evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education
4+ years writing production Go services, modules, and tests
2+ years designing/operating Vault integrations and KMS-style key handling, including secure key lifecycles
Practical experience with YARA/YARA?X or similar pattern engines. Familiarity with string-search algorithms (e.g., Aho–Corasick) is a plus
3+ years Postgres experience (migrations, indexing, tuning)
Experience with Kafka (or similar) stream-processing patterns; comfort with Benthos or equivalent
Proficiency with Docker/Docker Compose, Dockerfile optimization, and Makefile-driven workflows
Basic knowledge of OpenTelemetry, distributed tracing, and metrics instrumentation
Preferred
Experience with Temporal or similar workflow orchestration engines
Solr/Lucene search tuning exposure
LDAP/OIDC integration experience
Deep knowledge of pattern-matching algorithm performance trade-offs
Benefits
BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program)
Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts
Eye Med Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lens
Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by company
John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match
Voluntary Insurance programs such as: Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
Flexible work environment with some remote working opportunities
Strong fun and teamwork environment
Learning, development, and career growth
Company
York Solutions, LLC
With 36 years of expertise, York Solutions stands as a leading Technology Consulting Firm, dedicated to providing tailored technology and talent solutions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Richard Walker
Chief Executive Officer
Bill Carr
Chief Administrative Officer and Chairman of the Board
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