Job Description
Welcome to a career-defining opportunity where your technical expertise will drive real growth. We are seeking a Senior SEO Specialist to lead our organic search strategy and dominate competitive markets across the Midwest and beyond.
In this Direct Hire role, you will bridge the gap between technical engineering and marketing strategy. You will own the SEO roadmap, ensuring our clients achieve top rankings on Google while maximizing organic revenue. If you are looking for jobs in Illinois that offer high impact and creative freedom, this is the place for you.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation package.
- Flexible remote and hybrid work options.
- Professional development and certifications.
- Collaborative culture in the heart of downtown Chicago.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive technical SEO audits to identify crawlability, indexing, and site speed issues.
- Develop and execute enterprise-level keyword strategies based on competitive analysis and user intent.
- Lead high-impact link-building campaigns to increase domain authority.
- Analyze web analytics (GA4) and Search Console data to optimize conversion funnels.
- Collaborate with development teams to implement schema markup and site architecture improvements.
- Monitor algorithm updates and adjust strategies to maintain or improve rankings.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in SEO, with at least 2 years in a senior or management role.
- Deep understanding of Google’s core updates and ranking factors.
- Experience with technical SEO tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog).
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication skills to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.