AEO/SEO Expert - 6months up to 2 years Contract role

Company Description

Sutherland is looking for a passionate and data-driven AEO/SEO Expert to drive organic visibility and help our digital properties rank highly in traditional search engines as well as answer engines (Google Featured Snippets, Voice Search, AI-powered search tools, etc.). You’ll lead the strategy and implementation of search optimization across websites, landing pages, and digital content — ensuring that we appear in rich results, voice queries, and knowledge panels. The ideal candidate is an authority on technical, on-page, and off-page optimization, understands AI-driven search, and stays on top of search algorithm changes.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an AEO/SEO strategy to increase search visibility across traditional and answer engines.
• Conduct keyword research and competitive analysis to identify content opportunities for featured snippets, voice search, and knowledge boxes.
• Optimize content structure, schema markup, and on-page elements to enhance crawlability and improve ranking.
• Implement best practices for technical SEO — site speed, indexation, mobile optimization, and structured data.
• Analyze performance using tools like Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and third-party SEO tools (e.g. SEMrush, Ahrefs).
• Improve off-page SEO strategies (link-building, outreach) to boost authority.
• Prepare reports with data-driven insights and present optimization roadmaps to stakeholders.

Key Competencies & Skills
 

• Proven experience as an SEO/AEO specialist with a strong track record of ranking for competitive terms and featured snippets.
• Deep knowledge of SEO tools (Google Analytics, Search Console, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs, etc.).
• Familiarity with structured data (JSON-LD), schema markup, and rich snippets optimization.
• Strong understanding of on-page, off-page, and technical SEO fundamentals.
• Awareness of AI-powered search engines, voice search trends, and changes in search algorithms.
• Excellent communication, writing, and collaboration skills..

Qualifications

•    5+ years of hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), with a focus on large-scale deployments and enterprise-level projects.
•    Strong proficiency in Java, JCR (Java Content Repository), Sling, OSGi, and other AEM technologies.
•    Deep experience with AEM components, templates, workflows, and digital asset management (DAM).
•    Expertise in integrating AEM with Telecom systems like CRM, billing, service management platforms (OSS/BSS), and other backend services.
•    Strong front-end skills with proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and experience with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
•    Experience with AEM deployment, configuration, and performance optimization for high-traffic, high-availability environments.
•    Familiarity with integrating AEM with third-party APIs and services, including RESTful APIs and SOAP web services.
•    Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD practices using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools.
•    Solid understanding of web performance optimization, SEO, and security best practices in the context of AEM.
•    Experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and working with cross-functional teams.
•    Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills with a focus on scalability and security.
•    Experience in handling complex AEM migrations, upgrades, and multi-site management configurations.
Preferred Skills:
•    Adobe Certified Expert – AEM Developer or other AEM-related certifications.
•    Experience working in the Telecom industry with a strong understanding of Telecom-specific applications, platforms, and services (OSS/BSS).
•    Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service and implementing headless AEM solutions.
•    Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) for AEM deployments.
•    Familiarity with AEM integrations with telecom tools such as analytics platforms, marketing automation, and customer engagement solutions.
•    Experience with cloud-native solutions and microservices architecture, particularly in a telecom environment.
•    Familiarity with AEM's support for mobile solutions, including AEM Mobile and responsive design.
 

Additional Information

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience working in agile or cross-functional teams with developers, writers, and designers.