OUR PLACEMENTS

Placement summary

Rapidly growing search engine marketing company QueryClick are seeking a smart, techincally-minded graduate to conduct SEO audits and provide ongoing technical SEO consultancy to clients. This is an excellent 12 month placement opportunity to work on a key business project and will provide the right candidate with vital experience in a fast growing sector.

Job description

Project Description

The project is focussed around providing technical support accross our client base with a particular focus on ecommerce.

The Graduate Technical SEO Analyst is responsible for delivering technical SEO audits and ongoing analysis and advice on improving performance in Organic Search.

The Technical SEO audit is a constantly evolving process and every Technical SEO project will involve a different set of challenges. The project will involve indepth analysis of websites to diagnose issues that impact SEO performance. Working closely with SEO Project team and client developers to implement solutions to technical issues.

The role will give the succesful candidate the opportunity to:

• Develop understanding of Technical SEO
• Diagnose technical issues and recommend technical solutions
• Play a key role in developing SEO strategies for a range of high profile clients
• Work on a mixture of client consultancy and technical development projects

Placement Objectives

The placement is within the QueryClick SEO department and the successful candidate will play a key role in improving existing client website performance.

Role Description

Main Tasks:

Development of Technical SEO Strategies

• Deliver detailed SEO audit reports to clients
• Provide ongoing technical SEO support to clients and team
• Involvement in developing the technical SEO service
• Communication of important technical SEO changes to clients and team

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline.

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

• Ability to communicate complex technical requirements clearly and succinctly to a non-technical or mixed audience
• Ability to learn new concepts at a fast pace and keep yourself up to date with the latest developments
• Basic understanding of SEO principals
• Experience with problem solving and data analysis
• The ability to be outspoken and argue your case in an environment full of strong personalities
• Superb attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience of self-directed learning or research, particularly in a technical subject
• Familiarity with common web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Apache and Content Management Systems
• A working knowledge of both Windows and Unix command-line interfaces
• Experience with Google Analytics or other analytics packages
• A strong working knowledge of common office productivity software including Microsoft Excel
• Basic knowledge of fundamental SEO principles (although extensive training will be provided)

Benefits

Company benefits

• We're growing pretty fast and you'll never be bored
• We've got offices in Edinburgh, London and New York City (although we'd like you to work in Edinburgh, at least for now!)
• We organise social events such as white water rafting or cocktail classes
• We keep the office stocked with biscuits, drinks and nice tea & coffees
• Archie the dog will likely want to meet you for hugs (he's in about once a week)

Placement benefits

As part of ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, the successful candidate will have access to a free two day business and employability skills residential course and also benefit from ongoing support from the ScotGrad team throughout the duration of the placement. 

Additional information

Location: Edinburgh

Planned interview date: TBC

Preferred start date: 29th November 2014

Company information

QueryClick are rapid growth SEO agency founded in 2008, with offices in Edinburgh, London and New York.

Company sector: Other

Company website: http://uk.queryclick.com