Senior SEO Strategist (AI-Native Growth)
Requirements
Key
Responsibilities
1. SEO Strategy & Revenue Alignment
● Build and execute a global SEO
strategy aligned to a $35M revenue pipeline target (2026)
● Identify high-intent keyword
clusters across services, solutions, and migration-led growth pages
● Own organic contribution to
pipeline, not just traffic metrics
2. Core SEO Execution (Foundational Excellence)
This is where consistency beats
cleverness.
● Conduct comprehensive keyword
research (short-tail, long-tail, intent-driven clustering)
● Perform on-page optimization:
○ Meta titles, descriptions, headers
○ Keyword placement and semantic
optimization
○ Content structure and readability
● Manage technical SEO hygiene:
○ Crawl ability, indexing, XML
sitemaps, robots.txt
○ Core Web Vitals and page speed
optimization
○ Fixing broken links, redirects,
canonical issues
● Execute internal linking
strategies to improve authority flow and discover-ability
● Perform regular SEO audits and implement fixes proactively
● Monitor rankings, traffic, and
engagement metrics using SEO tools
3. AI-Driven & Programmatic SEO
● Design and deploy programmatic
SEO frameworks using AI workflows
● Implement SEO GEO scripting
using Claude Code or equivalent tools to scale content and optimization
● Build systems for high-volume
page generation with quality control
4. Automation & Cloud-Driven SEO Operations
● Leverage cloud automation to streamline SEO workflows (audits, reporting, publishing)
● Build repeatable pipelines for:
○ Content production
○ Internal linking
○ Technical SEO checks
● Focus on efficiency and scale
over manual execution
5. Content Strategy & Optimization
● Partner with content teams to
develop SEO-driven content calendars
● Optimize existing content for:
○ Improved rankings
○ Higher engagement and conversions
● Ensure alignment with search
intent across the funnel (TOFU, MOFU, BOFU)
● Drive content refresh and
pruning strategies
6. Experimentation at Scale
● Run small-scale SEO experiments
rapidly, then scale winning strategies
● Test:
○ Content formats
○ SERP features
○ AI-generated vs human-assisted
content
● Establish a continuous
optimization loop
7. Authority Building & Link Growth Engine
● Own and scale:
○ Link insertions
○ Guest posting programs
○ Link exchanges and partnerships
● Conduct backlink audits and
disavow toxic links where necessary
● Manage and grow inbound
requests for collaborations and paid placements
● Build a sustainable backlink
acquisition engine that compounds over time
8. Global Brand Expansion
● Strengthen Kanerika’s search
visibility in the U.S. and Europe
● Localize and optimize content for regional
search behavior and intent
● Position Kanerika as a thought
leader in data, AI, and analytics
9. Analytics, Reporting & Insights
● Track and report on:
○ Organic traffic
○ Keyword rankings
○ Conversion rates and pipeline
contribution
● Use tools like:
○ Google Analytics
○ Google Search Console
○ SEO platforms (Ahrefs, SEMrush,
etc.)
● Translate data into actionable
insights and strategy adjustments
10. Team Leadership & Mentorship
● Mentor and coach junior SEO
resources
● Establish SOPs and quality
benchmarks
● Operate as a hands-on leader
(player-coach mindset)
11. Thought Leadership & Continuous Learning
● Stay ahead by actively following SEO
and AI thought leaders
● Bring in new ideas from:
○ AI search evolution
○ Algorithm shifts
○ Emerging tooling ecosystems
Qualifications
● 5–8+ years in SEO, preferably in B2B,
SaaS, or consulting environments
● Proven experience in driving
measurable pipeline or revenue via SEO
● Strong hands-on experience across:
○ Technical SEO
○ On-page & off-page SEO
○ Content strategy
● Experience with AI-assisted SEO
workflows and automation tools
● Familiarity with programmatic
SEO and large-scale content systems
● Experience with cloud platforms
or automation frameworks is a plus
What We’re Looking For
Someone who respects the basics—but
doesn’t stop there.
● Meticulous with fundamentals, but always thinking ahead
● Experimental and data-driven
● Industrious and
execution-focused
● Able to balance precision with
speed
● Comfortable operating in a world
where SEO is rapidly evolving with AI
Success Metrics
● Contribution to $35M marketing
pipeline (2026)
● Growth in organic traffic and
qualified leads
● Improvement in keyword rankings
and SERP visibility
● Increase in domain authority
and backlink quality