Resumes show claims. We show proof. SEO Experts assessed on Core Web Vitals optimization, Answer Engine strategy for LLM discoverability, and entity-based authority architecture — so you interview candidates, not question marks.
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Talent Marketplaces give you a resume. We give you the source code.
Candidate A
Software Engineer
Self Reported
2024
Experience
5 years React / Frontend Development
No portfolio links
Previous Roles
X-Corp
Tech Solutions Inc.
Education
B.S. Computer Science — State University
• UNVERIFIED CLAIM
Verified ProofedVerified Engineer
ConnectDevs Intelligence Dossier
SAM TECH SCORE
98/100
CODE QUALITY
A+
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
Play Recorded Proof
const solveHardProblem = (data) => {
return data.reduce((acc, val) => {
// Verified optimal O(n) solution
return { ...acc, [val.id]: val.performance };
}, {});
};DECISION-READY DATA
You set the criteria. Scout ranked the matches. Now choose who's worth your time.
7 Years
89%
Match Score
FinTech Global
Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S. Computer Science
2012 - 2016
Alex Mercer
Senior Mobile Engineer
2021 – Present
7 Years
89%
Match Score
FinTech Global
Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S. Computer Science
2012 - 2016
Sarah Chen
Senior Mobile Engineer
2021 – Present
7 Years
89%
Match Score
FinTech Global
Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S. Computer Science
2012 - 2016
David Rodriguez
Senior Mobile Engineer
2021 – Present
We analyze thousands of placements to give you real-time salary data for every experience level.
Role: Junior SEO Expert
0-2 Years
Entry-level profile with a strong foundation in on-page SEO, keyword research methodology, and Search Console analysis.
REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, or equivalent practical training.
Hands-on experience conducting on-page optimizations and tracking organic performance using Google Search Console and Analytics.
Familiarity with basic technical SEO concepts including meta tags, canonical tags, and XML sitemaps.
Junior Developer Hourly Rate
Average Yearly Salary $69k /yr
Market
Signal
Steady Demand
Junior SEO talent with Search Console fluency and on-page fundamentals remains consistently in demand for content-driven product teams.
Role: Mid SEO Expert
2-5 Years
Mid-level profile with proven expertise in technical SEO audits, site architecture speed optimization, and local SEO strategy.
REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, or equivalent practical training.
Demonstrated ability to conduct full technical site audits covering crawlability, indexability, and Core Web Vitals remediation.
Experience implementing structured data markup and optimizing site architecture for both search bots and LLM indexing.
Mid Developer Hourly Rate
Average Yearly Salary $95k /yr
Market
Signal
Technical SEO
Mid-level SEO professionals with technical audit depth and structured data experience are in rising demand as AEO becomes a primary ranking factor.
Role: Senior SEO Expert
5+ Years
Senior profile with deep mastery of Answer Engine Optimization, entity-based topical authority, and large-scale site migration strategy.
REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, or equivalent practical training.
Proven track record executing large-scale site migrations with zero organic traffic loss through structured 301 redirect planning and Core Web Vitals preservation.
Experience architecting entity-based SEO strategies that build topical authority recognized by both traditional search engines and LLM answer engines.
Senior Developer Hourly Rate
Average Yearly Salary $130k /yr
Market
Signal
AEO Demand
Senior SEO experts with Answer Engine Optimization and entity-based authority experience are in high demand as LLM-driven search reshapes discoverability.
Traditional agencies take weeks. Our Intelligence Engine runs in parallel to deliver decision-ready profiles in real-time.
Hour 0
Signal Ingestion
You define the stack. Scout maps intent signals across 550M+ profiles.
Hours 2–24
Parallel Processing
Scout scans candidate profiles while Pilot launches multi-channel outreach. The system works asynchronously while you sleep.
Scout
Mass Ingestion
Parsing your role. Scanning 800M+ engineers. Surfacing matches—live results.
Pilot
Engagement
Sending interview invites. Tracking responses. Moving candidates to SAM—pipeline
SAM
Validation
Conducting interviews. Evaluating skills. Compiling decision-ready report now
const score = validate(dev);
if (score > 0.92) dispatch(shortlist);
Hour 48
You Receive Your Shortlist
3 Decision-Ready Profiles delivered to your dashboard.
STATUS: READY
Intelligent Shortlist
Candidates Found
1,204
Validated Skills
SEO, Node, Go
Top Matches
03
Marketplaces show you profiles. We show you capability.
The Problem
When you browse a talent marketplace, you are guessing. You see a resume that claims '5 Years SEO,' but you don't know:
Can they structure your content for LLM answer engines, or are they still optimizing for a search paradigm that is already shifting?
Do they have a concrete technical intervention for each Core Web Vitals failure, or do they just report the score and hand it to a developer?
Have they executed a large-scale site migration without organic traffic loss, or will your domain authority take the hit from their learning curve?
The Solution
ConnectDevs removes the guesswork. We don't just send profiles; we send Structured Intelligence. Every candidate is interviewed by SAM against the specific SEO challenges you care about. You don't guess if they are good. You know.
Unverified Claim
SEO Developer
5 Years Experience
Verified Proof
CODE CHALLENGE
Solve a problem using algorithms
SAM INTERVIEW
Discuss alternative approaches and their trade-offs
TECH SCORE
98/100 Algorithm Score
GITHUB AUDIT
Active Open Source Contributor
For SEO Experts, we specifically test for Core Web Vitals optimization strategy, Answer Engine discoverability architecture, and entity-based authority building. You get the raw data before you even interview.
Agencies charge a markup every hour. We charge a flat platform fee. You keep the savings.
Number of developers
3 Devs
1
10
Role seniority
Base Salary: $120,000
Includes 35%
Zero Markup
Estimated Yearly Savings
If SAM doesn't surface interview-ready candidates your LinkedIn search missed—you pay nothing.
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Zero Markup
We don't inflate developer rates or take recruitment fees.
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Teams hiring SEO experts typically need complementary depth across site performance tooling, content management, and analytics infrastructure.
Everything you need to know about sourcing, assessing, and hiring top SEO Experts through our platform.
SAM presents candidates with content architecture scenarios where the target is LLM discoverability rather than keyword density. You receive a scored report on whether they can structure entities in metadata, implement schema markup correctly, and reason through topical authority — the practices that determine whether AI answer engines surface your content.
Senior technical SEO experts average over $130,000 annually, with bill rates between $62 and $90 per hour. Traditional agencies charge 20–35% placement markups. ConnectDevs operates on a flat $69/mo subscription with zero markup on placements.
Scout searches 800M+ public profiles for technical SEO signals — documented Core Web Vitals improvements, large-scale site migration case studies, and entity-based SEO implementations — rather than just job titles that say 'SEO Specialist.' A targeted shortlist is ready in days, not weeks of manual search.
When your organic performance is constrained by site architecture, Core Web Vitals failures, or indexability issues — content volume alone will not move rankings. Technical SEO specialists who can diagnose rendering bottlenecks, implement structured data, and plan crawl budget for large sites address the infrastructure layer that content teams cannot reach.
The 2026 benchmarks are LCP under 0.8 seconds, INP under 100 milliseconds, and CLS under 0.1. Missing these thresholds affects both search ranking signals and LLM content indexing. SAM evaluates senior SEO candidates on their specific technical intervention strategy for each metric — not just whether they can read a Lighthouse report.
Every candidate package includes a structured SAM assessment report with scored results across Core Web Vitals strategy, AEO implementation, entity schema design, and site migration planning. Review the data before your CMO or Head of Growth invests time in a discovery call.