Search Engine Optimization

SEO Specialist (Technical SEO, Ahrefs, SEMrush & Organic Growth) – Remote | U.S. Hours Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours About the Role At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an SEO Specialist to improve organic search visibility, increase keyword rankings, and drive qualified inbound traffic. This is a hands-on SEO role — not simply content publishing. You’ll work across: Technical SEO Keyword research On-page optimization Content strategy Link building Core Web Vitals Analytics and reporting You’ll collaborate with content, development, and marketing teams to identify SEO opportunities, resolve technical issues, and execute strategies that translate organic visibility into measurable traffic, leads, and conversions. If you understand the full SEO ecosystem and enjoy combining technical problem-solving with data-driven growth, this role is a strong fit. What You’ll Own Technical SEO & Site Health Conduct technical SEO audits using: Screaming Frog Sitebulb SEMrush Similar SEO auditing tools Identify and resolve: Crawl errors Indexing issues Broken links Duplicate content Redirect issues Canonicalization problems Manage and optimize: XML sitemaps Robots.txt Canonical tags Structured data and schema markup Improve: Core Web Vitals Page speed Mobile performance Site architecture Collaborate with developers to prioritize and implement technical fixes Keyword Research & SEO Strategy Conduct keyword research using: Ahrefs SEMrush Google Keyword Planner Identify opportunities based on: Search intent Competition Buyer journey Business value Conduct competitor and content gap analysis Build SEO roadmaps across: Content Technical SEO Website authority Identify new opportunities for landing pages, blogs, and supporting content On-Page SEO & Content Optimization Optimize: Title tags Meta descriptions H1–H6 structures Internal linking Schema markup Page content Improve keyword targeting while maintaining strong readability and user experience Optimize existing pages to improve: Rankings Engagement Organic traffic Conversions Work with content teams to ensure new content follows SEO best practices Off-Page SEO & Link Building Support ethical backlink acquisition through: Outreach Partnerships Guest posting PR opportunities Monitor backlink profiles and identify spam or toxic-link risks Build strategies to improve website authority and domain trust Support local and multi-location SEO initiatives when applicable SEO Analytics & Reporting Monitor: Organic traffic Keyword rankings Clicks Impressions Conversions Use: Google Analytics Google Search Console Looker Studio Power BI Build and maintain SEO dashboards Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports Translate SEO data into clear, actionable recommendations Track the business impact and ROI of SEO initiatives Cross-Functional SEO Execution Collaborate with: Content writers Developers Designers Marketing teams Provide SEO guidance for: Website redesigns Site migrations Landing pages New website launches Stay current with search algorithm updates and evolving SEO best practices Required Experience & Skills 2+ years of professional SEO experience Strong hands-on knowledge of: Technical SEO On-page SEO Off-page SEO Keyword research Experience with: Ahrefs SEMrush Screaming Frog Google Analytics Google Search Console Experience working with CMS platforms such as: WordPress Shopify Webflow Strong understanding of: Core Web Vitals Crawlability and indexing Mobile optimization Internal linking Search intent SEO content optimization Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal English communication Ability to work independently in a remote environment Nice to Have Experience ranking competitive keywords in: B2B SaaS E-commerce Agency environments Advanced technical SEO audit experience Strong knowledge of structured data and schema markup International or multilingual SEO experience Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) exposure SEO-driven funnel optimization experience Experience building SEO dashboards and reporting systems Experience supporting website migrations or redesigns What Makes You a Strong Fit You understand SEO beyond keywords and blog content You can diagnose technical SEO problems and recommend practical solutions You make decisions based on data, not assumptions You understand how search intent connects to traffic and conversions You’re comfortable collaborating with developers and content teams You stay current with changes in search and SEO best practices You care about measurable organic growth rather than vanity metrics What a Typical Day Looks Like Your day may start by reviewing organic traffic, rankings, and Search Console performance. You might then run a technical audit, investigate indexing issues, conduct competitor research, optimize existing pages, and identify new keyword opportunities. Throughout the day, you’ll collaborate with writers and developers to implement SEO improvements and monitor their impact. In short: you keep websites technically healthy, highly visible in search, and consistently growing qualified organic traffic. Key Metrics for Success Organic traffic growth Growth in clicks and impressions Target keyword ranking improvements Organic leads and conversion growth Improved Core Web Vitals Reduced crawl and indexing errors Backlink and website authority growth SEO campaign ROI Consistent improvement in overall organic visibility Interview Process Initial Application Review Spark Hire Intro Video Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter Practical SEO Task – Site Audit or SEO Strategy Exercise Client Interview with Marketing Leadership Offer & Onboarding #J-18808-Ljbffr Pavago