Technical SEO Specialist: Data-Driven Growth

Darwill; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwill in Chicago seeks an SEO Specialist to optimize technical SEO, improve crawl/indexation, and enhance Core Web Vitals across client sites. You will work with developers to implement recommendations and monitor performance using GA4, Google Search Console, and Looker Studio.

You will conduct keyword research, support content teams, and build high-quality links while staying current with AI-driven search trends and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a similar field required.
• 2+ years of proven SEO experience; Healthcare/Home Services/Dental sector experience a plus.
• Experience with GA4, GSC, and site performance metrics.
• Familiarity with tools like Google Tag Manager, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, and implementing structured data.
• Strong understanding of Core Web Vitals and on-site optimization.
• Interest in AI-driven search optimization and emerging AI citations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot indexation, crawlability, site speed, Core Web Vitals, and schema markup.
• Monitor SEO performance using GA4, GSC, Semrush, Ahrefs and Looker Studio; translate data into insights.
• Lead link-building campaigns and backlink analysis to improve online presence.
• Research and implement actionable SEO strategies to improve rankings.
• Optimize on-site SEO and landing pages; improve internal linking and content alignment.
• Partner with writers and content teams to support SEO priorities and topical authority.
• Conduct ongoing keyword research to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Technical SEO

Data analysis

Keyword research

Cross-Functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

GA4

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Screaming Frog

Ahrefs

Looker Studio

WordPress

Job description

Darwill in Chicago seeks an SEO Specialist to optimize technical SEO, improve crawl/indexation, and enhance Core Web Vitals across client sites. You will work with developers to implement recommendations and monitor performance using GA4, Google Search Console, and Looker Studio.

You will conduct keyword research, support content teams, and build high-quality links while staying current with AI-driven search trends and best practices.