Senior SEO Strategist

Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

$82K/yr – $124K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and scale an SEO engine that ties technical, content, and authority work to traffic and revenue outcomes.

  • Growth Infrastructure: Align tech, content, and authority initiatives to move organic growth and revenue.
  • Technical & Content Collaboration: Build a holistic plan across site structure, speed, on-page optimization, and content optimization.
  • Performance & People: Define KPIs, monitor trends, and mentor junior SEO teammates.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and define the SEO strategy and roadmap, based on impact vs. effort
  • Drive a holistic SEO strategy across technical, content, and authority initiatives
  • Set KPIs and track performance against traffic, revenue, and acquisition goals
  • Own competitor and market analysis to identify growth opportunities
  • Drive the technical SEO roadmap in collaboration with Product and Tech
  • Ensure SEO is proactively integrated into product, tech, and content decisions
  • Lead keyword research and search intent analysis
  • Collaborate with Content on strategy and optimization efforts
  • Oversee on-page, technical, and off-page SEO, including audits and link-building
  • Drive scalability through processes, automation, and AI workflows

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in SEO, preferably within e-commerce
  • Strong expertise across technical SEO, content, and on-page optimization
  • Deep technical SEO knowledge (site structure, performance, indexing)
  • Experience with complex SEO initiatives (e.g., localization, page speed, large-scale sites)
  • Hands-on experience with tools such as Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, or similar
  • Proven ability to drive organic growth and connect SEO to business impact
  • Experience with competitor and market analysis
  • Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
  • Experience or interest in AI, automation, and scalable SEO workflows
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams
  • Experience with localization, or large-scale site management is a plus

Preferred

  • Experience working with AI tools and automation in SEO workflows
  • Experience in fast-growing or performance-driven e-commerce environments
  • Previous experience mentoring or leading junior team members
  • Familiarity with CMS platforms used in e-commerce

Benefits

  • We offer generous vacation allowance, comprehensive health benefits, and a culture that supports both balance and ambition.
  • We foster an open and inclusive culture where you’re valued for who you are.