Lead SEO Specialist

Remote $58k–$98k lead 3 months ago full-time quality 9/10

Role in brief

Movavi is seeking a Lead SEO Specialist to develop and implement SEO strategies for English-speaking markets. This role involves analyzing search engine results, identifying growth opportunities, and managing keyword strategies. Candidates with a strong background in competitive SEO niches, particularly in gaming or gambling, and experience with SEO tools will find this role suitable.

SEOAhrefsGoogle Search ConsoleScreaming Frog

About the role

This role focuses on developing and executing SEO strategies specifically for English-speaking markets. The specialist will be responsible for analyzing search engine results pages, studying competitors, and identifying new growth opportunities. A key part of the work involves building semantic cores, clustering keywords, and driving rapid ranking improvements.

The position requires testing SEO hypotheses, identifying successful patterns, and scaling effective strategies. It also includes building link-building strategies and automating routine tasks to improve efficiency. The specialist will create clear briefs for content and development teams, ensuring quality and meeting deadlines.

Success in this role means consistently driving traffic growth and achieving top rankings in Google for competitive niches. The specialist will prepare plans and reports, and participate in weekly sprints, demonstrating the ability to independently manage projects and justify decisions based on data and experience.

The annual salary for this role ranges from $57,500 to $97,750 USD.

Skills that matter here

  • SEO: This role requires developing and executing comprehensive SEO strategies for English-speaking markets, focusing on traffic and ranking growth.
  • Ahrefs: The specialist will use Ahrefs for hands-on analysis, competitor research, and identifying growth opportunities within SEO.
  • Google Search Console: Google Search Console will be used for monitoring website performance, identifying issues, and informing SEO strategy adjustments.
  • Screaming Frog: Screaming Frog will be utilized for website audits and technical SEO analysis to identify areas for improvement.

Who this role suits

  • A candidate with over five years of SEO experience, including at least two years focused on English-language projects.
  • Someone with a proven track record of growing traffic and ranking websites in competitive niches, such as gaming or gambling.
  • An individual who can independently own projects, justify decisions, and has experience launching multiple websites per month.
  • A professional who thrives in an environment with flexible hours and no micromanagement, focusing on performance-based results.

From the employer

What you'll get to do:

  • Develop and execute SEO strategies for English-speaking markets
  • Analyze SERPs, study competitors, and identify growth opportunities
  • Build semantic cores, cluster keywords, and drive fast rankings growth
  • Test SEO hypotheses, spot winning patterns, and scale what works
  • Build link-building strategies and automate routine workflows
  • Create clear briefs for content and development teams, and oversee quality and deadlines
  • Prepare plans and reports, and take part in weekly sprints

Required skills:

  • 5+ years of SEO experience, including 2+ years working on English-language projects
  • Experience in Gaming/Gambling SEO or other highly competitive niches
  • Hands-on experience with Ahrefs, Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, and Claude Code
  • Proven history of traffic growth, ranking websites in Google’s top 3 in competitive niches from scratch, and launching 30+ websites per month
  • Ability to independently own projects and clearly justify decisions

What we offer:

  • No micromanagement or time trackers
  • Access to all necessary tools, services, and budgets
  • Freedom to build your own site launch infrastructure
  • Flexible working hours
  • Performance-based bonuses

Questions about this role

What is the remote work policy for this role?

This is a fully remote position, allowing the specialist to work from anywhere.

What level of seniority is expected for this position?

This is a lead-level position, requiring significant experience and the ability to independently manage projects.

What are the key skills required for this role?

Key skills include 5+ years of SEO experience with a focus on English markets, experience in competitive niches, and proficiency with tools like Ahrefs, Google Search Console, and Screaming Frog.

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