Search Engine Optimization Specialist

Arlington, VA (On-site)

$100K/yr – $105K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the SEO engine with a documented roadmap, clear KPIs, and cross-functional impact on traffic, revenue, and acquisition.

Growth ownership: define strategy and priorities to move the needle across content, technical SEO, and backlinks.
Collaboration: embed SEO into product and tech SDLC and align with content and CMS teams.
Execution engine: lead keyword research, optimize on-page and off-page, scale with automation and AI workflows while tracking data-driven performance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Own and define the SEO strategy and roadmap, including prioritization based on impact vs. effort
Set KPIs and track performance against business goals (traffic, revenue, and acquisition)
Identify growth opportunities across content, technical SEO, and backlink authority
Drive collaboration with Product and Tech teams to ensure SEO is embedded in development processes
Lead keyword research and search intent analysis to guide content and optimization efforts
Define and contribute to the content strategy in collaboration with the Content team
Oversee on-page and off-page optimization, including link-building strategies and audits
Proactively identify opportunities for new and improved content to drive rankings and growth
Drive scalability through processes, automation, and AI-powered workflows
Monitor performance and continuously optimize based on data and insights

Requirements

5+ years of experience working with SEO, preferably within e-commerce
Strong experience in keyword research, on-page optimization, and content strategy
Solid understanding of technical SEO, site structure, and link-building strategies
Hands-on experience with tools such as Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, or similar
Analytical mindset with the ability to connect SEO performance to business outcomes
Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams
Highly structured with a strong sense of ownership and execution

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

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