SEO Specialist

Ascent Horizon Careers; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Horizon Careers in Johor Bahru is seeking an SEO Specialist to optimize site structure, URLs, and internal linking to boost visibility. The role focuses on improving crawlability and indexation while supporting a growing digital footprint.

You will perform technical audits, implement meta tags, schema markup, canonical tags, and hreflang as appropriate. Collaboration with content teams and data-driven insights will drive ongoing optimization.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEO tools.
• Proven ability to develop and implement keyword strategies aligned with business goals.
• Strong knowledge of technical SEO, on-page optimization, and site architecture.

Responsibilities

• Optimize website structure, URLs, and internal linking.
• Conduct technical SEO audits and resolve issues such as speed and indexing.
• Implement meta tags, schema markup, canonical tags, and hreflang.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven decision making

Content strategy collaboration

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Screaming Frog

Job description

Optimize website structure, URLs, and internal linking

Conduct technical SEO audits and resolve issues (site speed, mobile optimization, indexing, crawl errors)

Implement SEO best practices such as meta tags, schema markup, canonical tags, and hreflang where applicable

2. Keyword Research & Strategy

Conduct keyword research aligned with business goals

Analyze competitors and industry trends

Develop and maintain keyword strategy to support content planning

3. Content Optimization

Support content creation with SEO best practices

Ensure content remains relevant and updated for search performance

4. Performance Monitoring

Track and analyze SEO performance using tools such as Google Analytics, Search Console, Ahrefs, or SEMrush

Monitor rankings, traffic, CTR, and conversions

Prepare regular SEO performance reports with insights and recommendations

Work closely with Team leader/Manager

Support link-building and outreach efforts

Stay updated on SEO trends and Google algorithm changes

Job Requirement:

Extensive experience with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Screaming Frog, and other widely-used platforms in the industry.

Up-to-date knowledge of SEO algorithms, ranking criteria, and industry best practices.

Skilled in creating SEO-driven content strategiesand collaborating effectively with content teams.

Strong analytical abilities, with excellent skills in problem-solvingand data analysis.

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