Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) - Technical Consultant / Developer
- Hands-on agency role with strong strategic input
- Specialist search agency (20 staff). Flat management structure. “Can-do” work ethic.
- Dynamic role with strong career opportunities.
Found Agency is looking for an experienced SEO professional to join our highly-regarded SEO team. This is the environment and role that will see you quickly become recognised for SEO and help build your profile in the digital media space. We offer a competitive salary, freedom for individuals to grow and learn, and a results-orientated yet informal culture. If you’re a self-starter who doesn’t like micro-management then this is the environment for you.
The successful applicant for this role will have:
- A high-level understanding of SEO techniques and best practice
- Fantastic client liaison skills – you must deal with a wide variety of individuals, from corporate CMOs, to 3rd-party agencies and SMEs
- Brilliant communication – solid writing & presentation skills are mandatory
- Two to five years working as web developer, SEO consultant or search producer
- A track record in handling all aspects of large scale web projects
- Be able to manage production staff including designers, copy writers and developers
- Rigorous workflow, time management and budgeting skills
- A passion for the internet
- High Attention to detail
- High level of competence in internet authoring tools
- Agency or corporate experience would be ideal
- A strong motivation to be one of the best SEO consultants in Australia
As a SEO Tech consultant you will…
- Be able to analyse website architecture, content and produce optimisation recommendations.
- Develop functional specifications, IA, and content recommendation to improve a site’s SEO characteristics
- Develop short-term and long-range strategies for achieving client’s SEO objectives
- Optimise various site components including keywords & copy, page title/descriptions, meta tags, internal linking, site maps etc.
- Follow SEO guidelines with respect to coding and adherence to established copy/keyword standards.
- Deliver training & recommendations to developers, designers & marketing teams.
- Monitor and report on overall SEO program success with regard to key metrics including: traffic, keyword ranking, indexed pages, backlinks etc.
- Develop and drive diversified link acquisition strategies.
- Regularly & clearly communicate SEO progress to clients via reporting & analysis and provide answers to any questions related to their SEO program.
- Perform competitive analysis to help develop and drive future SEO roll outs.
- Actively improve knowledge of SEO best practice to develop and recommend new SEO strategies.
- Maintain awareness of various SEO resources and tools.
Role Requirements:
- Thorough understanding of website develop processes
- Ability to code in one of the following languages: PHP (ideal), Java, ASP, .NET, Ruby On Rails etc
- Broad knowledge of dynamic web programming, databases, HTML, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Ability to write functional specifications and wireframing
- Skills in MS Office and Google Analytics
- Commercial SEO experience including hands-on optimisation and link building.
- A strong understanding of search engine trends, algorithms and ranking factors; and a desire to continually enhance skills.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong team player.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and work to deadlines.
- Experience with leading search engine ranking, traffic and analysis software
- An understanding of Paid Search and Social Media is a bonus.
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