SEO Specialist

Jobstreet Malaysia; Remote; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Senior SEO Specialist to lead organic search strategy for the U.S. market. This role will focus on optimizing technical SEO, managing content strategy, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in SEO, strong analytical skills, and a track record of successful content ranking strategies within competitive sectors. This position is full-time and offers the opportunity to work remotely.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on SEO experience managing large-scale websites or multi-page platforms.
• Proficiency in technical SEO tools and web analytics.
• Proven track record of ranking content in competitive U.S. search markets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep-dive technical audits to optimize crawl budget and site architecture.
• Develop and manage an SEO-first content roadmap.
• Strategize and support white-hat link acquisition programs.
• Build and maintain SEO dashboards using various tools.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. consumer advertising standards.

Skills

Technical SEO

Keyword Research

Content Strategy

Data Analytics

Link Building

Tools

GA4

Google Search Console

Ahrefs

BigQuery

Screaming Frog

Sitebulb

Job description

Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Market Operations

Senior SEO Specialist

Position Overview

We are looking for a data-driven SEO Specialist to spearhead the organic search strategy for our high-growth digital platform focused on the U.S. consumer market. This role focuses on scaling organic visibility in highly competitive, compliance-heavy sectors. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of SEO, from advanced technical audits to large-scale content optimization, ensuring our platform maintains peak performance and authority.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical SEO & Infrastructure

• Conduct deep-dive technical audits to optimize crawl budget, indexing, and site architecture.
• Monitor and improve Core Web Vitals and page-load performance to ensure a premium user experience.
• Implement and manage Schema Markup (Structured Data) to enhance SERP presence and CTR.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical debt and ensure SEO best practices are integrated into the CI/CD pipeline.

2. Strategic Keyword Intelligence

• Execute sophisticated keyword research focusing on high-intent, long-tail search queries within competitive niches.
• Perform continuous gap analysis against market leaders to identify new organic growth opportunities.
• Map keywords to user intent stages to drive both top-of-funnel awareness and bottom-of-funnel conversions.

3. Content Lifecycle Management

• Develop and manage an SEO-first content roadmap, ensuring all digital assets are optimized for both search engines and user engagement.
• Implement advanced internal linking strategies to distribute topical authority across the domain.
• Oversee content refreshing cycles to maintain rankings for evergreen and high-value landing pages.

4. Authority Building & Digital PR

• Strategize and support white-hat link acquisition programs through high-quality outreach and digital PR.
• Monitor domain health and backlink profiles to protect against algorithmic volatility and ensure a high-authority footprint.

5. Performance Analytics & Data Insights

• Build and maintain SEO dashboards using GA4, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, and BigQuery (or similar tools).
• Provide actionable monthly reports on organic growth, ROI, and competitor movement to senior leadership.
• Utilize A/B testing on meta-data and on-page elements to drive incremental conversion gains.

6. Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all SEO initiatives adhere to strict U.S. consumer advertising standards and industry-specific regulations.
• Maintain a "Compliance-First" approach to search marketing, avoiding aggressive or high-risk tactics that could impact long-term domain reputation.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on SEO experience managing large-scale websites or multi-page platforms.
• Technical Depth: Proficiency in technical SEO tools (Screaming Frog, Sitebulb) and web analytics (GA4/GSC).
• Market Knowledge: Proven track record of ranking content in highly competitive U.S. search markets.
• Mindset: A hybrid of creative content strategy and rigorous technical execution.
• Bonus: Experience in Fintech, SaaS, or other regulated consumer services is a plus.