Now here's a bit of Meta news. Google the world's biggest and most widely used search engine, is on the hunt for a Search Engine Optimization Expert to help improve its rankings in well, Google. The California based tech giant wants to bring more organic traffic to its library of websites and end rumours that company is gaming it's algorithm to help bolster its own properties at the expense of others.
Gadgets.ndtv notes that Google is currently facing antitrust allegations in Europe as companies like Yelp! and Expedia are accusing the search king of distorting results to favour its own services. Gadgets believes that the move is a sign that Google wants to remain honest with its SEO efforts and not give preference to its own partners.
Here's what the Job Description of the new position says:
As a Program Manager for Technical SEO, you will work with cross-functional teams across Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Engineering and more to help drive organic traffic and business growth. You will take part in website development and optimization, help shape blog and social strategy, improve website code hygiene and define web architecture for international websites.
Miniumum requirements to be considered for the post include:
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience developing websites and applications with SQL, HTML5, and XML.
- 2 years of SEO experience.
- Experience with Google App Engine, Google Custom Search, Webmaster Tools and Google Analytics and experience creating and maintaining project schedules using project management systems.
- Experience working with back-end SEO elements such as .htaccess, robots.txt, metadata and site speed optimization to optimize website performance.
- Experience in quantifying marketing impact and SEO performance and strong understanding of technical SEO (sitemaps, crawl budget, canonicalization, etc.).
- Knowledge of one or more of the following: Java, C/C++, or Python.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to dig extensively into metrics and analytics.
Do you think you have a shot? Why not send your application right now!
