Technical SEO Contractor

Velir is an established mid-sized agency with a top-tier portfolio of clients, ranging from the world’s largest non-profits to Fortune 500 brands. As of 2023, Velir acquired Brooklyn Data Company, a premier data and analytics consultancy focused on leadership, process improvement, implementation, and advanced analytics.

At Velir, we believe people are our greatest asset. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, collaboration, and continued improvement. We strive for excellence in everything we do, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. Our success is driven by a shared passion for making a positive impact on our customers, our communities and each other. We are a remote first company that offers competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Overview

Velir x Brooklyn Data is seeking an experienced SEO Contractor to provide up to 20 hours of support per week across a portfolio of client engagements. This role will have a strong emphasis on technical SEO , including site audits, crawlability and indexation analysis, technical issue identification, implementation guidance, and validation.

The ideal contractor can work independently, quickly assess complex websites, clearly document technical findings, and collaborate with SEO, analytics, content, and development teams to turn recommendations into measurable improvements.

This is a flexible contract role intended to supplement Velir's existing SEO capabilities and provide additional technical depth and execution support as client needs arise.

Responsibilities

Technical SEO

Lead and support technical SEO audits across client websites

Analyze crawlability, indexation, canonicalization, redirects, robots directives, XML sitemaps, pagination, duplicate content, and site architecture

Identify technical issues using tools such as Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, and Semrush

Assess Core Web Vitals, page performance, rendering, JavaScript SEO, and mobile search considerations

Review structured data and provide schema implementation recommendations

Identify technical SEO risks associated with website redesigns, migrations, platform changes, and releases

Develop clear, prioritized recommendations based on SEO impact and implementation effort

Partner with developers and technical teams to troubleshoot issues and provide implementation guidance

Validate fixes following development releases and monitor for regressions

Support ongoing technical SEO monitoring and governance

On-Page & SEO Support

Conduct targeted on-page optimization when needed, including metadata, headings, internal linking, and content structure

Perform keyword and search intent research to support technical and content recommendations

Identify opportunities to improve information architecture and internal linking

Support content teams with SEO recommendations when technical and on-page considerations overlap

Analytics & Performance Measurement

Use Google Search Console and analytics platforms such as GA4 to investigate organic search performance

Analyze changes in rankings, impressions, clicks, traffic, and landing-page performance

Connect technical SEO findings to measurable organic search outcomes

Support SEO reporting, analysis, and prioritization

Tools & Platforms

Regularly work within tools such as:

Screaming Frog

Google Search Console

Ahrefs

Semrush

GA4

Google Tag Manager

PageSpeed Insights / Lighthouse

Build and configure custom crawls, extractions, segments, and technical QA workflows when needed

Document repeatable processes and contribute to scalable SEO delivery practices

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Velir's SEO, Behavioral Analytics, CRO, Content, Strategy, UX, and Development teams

Translate technical SEO findings into clear recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Participate in client meetings when technical SEO expertise is needed

Support integrated initiatives involving SEO, AEO/GEO, analytics, experimentation, content, and digital experience optimization

Qualifications

4+ years of hands-on SEO experience , with meaningful experience in technical SEO

Strong working knowledge of:

Crawlability and indexation

Canonicalization and redirects

XML sitemaps and robots.txt

Site architecture and internal linking

Core Web Vitals and site performance

Structured data/schema

JavaScript SEO and rendering considerations

Website migrations and redesigns

Advanced experience with Screaming Frog

Strong experience with Google Search Console

Experience with SEO platforms such as Ahrefs and/or Semrush

Working knowledge of GA4 and web analytics

Ability to independently investigate technical issues and determine likely root causes

Ability to clearly document findings, recommendations, priorities, and implementation requirements

Comfortable working across multiple clients and shifting priorities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

Agency or consulting experience

Experience with enterprise or complex multi-domain websites

Experience supporting website migrations and major platform releases

Familiarity with CMS platforms such as Optimizely CMS, Sitecore, Drupal, and WordPress

Familiarity with headless architectures, SPAs, and JavaScript frameworks

Experience with log-file analysis

Experience using BigQuery or other data tools for SEO analysis

Understanding of accessibility and its relationship to technical site quality

Exposure to CRO, experimentation, or behavioral analytics

Experience with AEO, GEO, AI search visibility, and emerging search behavior

Physical Requirements

Frequent sitting at a desk performing work on a computer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Compensation Range: $75/hour

Core Company Values

Take the Long View - Ensure the company is built to last

Be Courageous - Make the right decisions even when they aren't the easiest decisions

Be Genuine - Bring honesty and authenticity to all that you do

Work with Focus + Passion - Display purpose and pride in your work and never stop learning

As an equal opportunity employer, we are firmly committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring efforts. We recognize that we need team members from all backgrounds and experiences to successfully shape a positive employee experience as well as deliver our product and service solutions. To that end, we actively seek candidates who can bring diverse experiences and backgrounds to our team. We know that complex factors and systemic bias can get in the way of us meeting strong candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply even if you're not 100% sure.

At this time, Velir does not sponsor candidates and unfortunately cannot accept those on OPT or CPT.