Company Name: Red Ventures

Job Details: $200-285k+,Potential,equityKubernetesJavaScriptPythonTerraformDockerBashExpert,levelRemote,from,US

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Job Description: RoleWho you are10+ years in technology infrastructure, platform engineering, or SRE leadership rolesProven experience managing AWS-based infrastructure at scaleIaC expertise (Terraform, CloudFormation)Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architecturesProficiency in a programming or scripting language (Python, JavaScript, Bash)Strong understanding of SRE principles and DevEx improvement practicesTrack record of developing and managing internal platform tools for developersFamiliarity with modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, CircleCI)Demonstrated ability to lead external security reviews and navigate compliance requirementsExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsExperience in high-traffic consumer web or SaaS environments preferredWe value innovation, reliability, and a growth mindset—and we’re looking for a leader who can deliver all threeWhat the job involvesWe are seeking an experienced Director of Platform to lead our platform engineering functionThis role will own AWS cloud infrastructure, security, application deployment, and developer productivity platforms—ensuring that Bankrate’s technology foundation is reliable, secure, and a delight for developers to useThis is also an externally facing role, regularly collaborating with partners, affiliates, and financial institutions, including leading security reviews to ensure compliance and trustThe Director will be responsible for evaluating and implementing modern tooling and emerging technologies—from serverless architectures to AI-assisted development and no-code prototyping—to accelerate innovation and improve efficiencyDefine and execute the vision for Bankrate’s platform with a focus on operational excellence, reliability, and developer productivityIdentify and adopt modern tools and architectures that improve efficiency, reliability, and time-to-marketAlign platform capabilities with business priorities and external partner needsLead the evolution of our AWS environment for performance, resilience, and cost efficiencyImplement and monitor SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets to maintain reliabilityManage Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) for consistent, secure deploymentsAct as the primary technology contact for security assessments with affiliates, financial institutions, and other partnersEnsure compliance with SOC 2, GDPR, and other regulatory standardsBuild trusted relationships with partner technology and security teamsOwn and enhance in-house developer tooling to provide visibility into security, deployments, repositories, and operational healthOversee CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation for containerized and serverless applicationsImprove local development environments, reduce build/deploy friction, and streamline onboardingEnhance observability, monitoring, and incident response capabilitiesBuild and mentor a high-performing platform and SRE teamManage relationships with key vendors and technology providersAt Bankrate, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the core technology foundation of a trusted financial brand while building a platform that developers love, partners trust, and customers rely onShare this jobReport a problem with this jobHide companyView 9 more jobs at Red VenturesInsightsTop investors-19% employee growth in 12 monthsGlassdoor (3.3)CompanyCompany benefitsHybrid Schedule & Flexible PTO: Take advantage of 3-4 days in-office per week and 1-2 WFH days per week (varying by team), and a robust Paid Time Off program that includes logging off for "Winter Week."Family Support, Planning, and Fertility: Our benefit offerings support every unique path to parenthood including fertility, egg freezing, adoption, surrogacy, parental bonding, and more.Mentorship Culture: Find a mentor, be a mentor, say yes to something new. This is a place where you’re guaranteed to build connections that extend past your immediate team and even your tenure at RV.Purpose & Community: We empower employees to make an impact for causes they care about, and we invest heavily in systemic impact through nonprofits like Road to Hire.World-Class Wellness: In addition to the on-site amenities at HQ, our unique wellness benefits include free therapy sessions and counseling for U.S. employees and family members.Funding (1 round)Jan 2015$250mLATE VCTotal funding: $250mOur takeRed Ventures was founded in 2000, shortly before the dot-com bubble burst. It survived the crash, however, and has grown into one of America's biggest digital media companies. Its brands include Lonely Planet, Healthline and TV Guide.The company was last valued at around $11 billion, which is evidence that its focus on momentum and adaptability has proven successful. Red Ventures is one of the major companies leading the shift towards intent-based media. It has acquired a range of specialist sites and publishing houses that serve the travel, tech and health sectors.Red Ventures has managed to successfully out-compete rivals by moving away from the more traditional direct sales approach. Instead, it has focused on guiding customers towards purchases on other sites, and then taking a commission. The company's agility and laser-sharp focus on advice and specialty subjects will prove invaluable in the years to come.KirstyCompany Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle