SEO Specialist (MSP, Hybrid, AU)

ConnectOS; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid

Medical, Dental Coverage and Life ins.

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Annual appraisal

Financial Assistance Program

13th Month Pay

Company events

Work life balance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ConnectOS in the Philippines seeks a seasoned SEO/WordPress specialist to build, optimise, and maintain WordPress websites for multi-location clients. You will develop templates, layouts, and scalable page structures, improving speed and performance, while configuring plugins, caching, and integrations.

Role involves auditing sites, applying technical and on-page SEO, supporting migrations, and collaborating with the marketing lead to meet SEO goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years in SEO, digital marketing, or related role with multi-client experience.
• Strong understanding of on-page and technical SEO fundamentals.
• Experience using GA4, GSC, and supporting Google Ads campaigns.
• Hands-on WP management including updates, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
• Agency experience supporting international clients across multiple accounts.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimise WordPress sites for multi-location service businesses.
• Develop templates, layouts, and scalable page structures.
• Improve site speed, responsiveness, and overall performance.
• Configure plugins, caching systems, and integrations.
• Troubleshoot bugs, issues, and server-related problems.
• Maintain staging and deployment environments with clean, scalable code.
• Audit existing sites to identify issues and propose repair or rebuild solutions.
• Develop SEO-driven features and align builds with SEO goals.
• Support migrations and technical SEO improvements; contribute strategic input.

Skills

SEO fundamentals

Data analysis

Client management

WordPress

Analytics GA4

Strategic thinking

Tools

Google Analytics (GA4)

Google Search Console

Google Ads

WordPress

Screaming Frog

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Google Tag Manager

HTML/CSS basics

Job description

• Build, maintain, and optimise WordPress websites for large multi-location service businesses.
• Develop templates, layouts, and scalable page structures.
• Improve website speed, responsiveness, and overall performance.
• Configure plugins, caching systems, and website integrations.
• Troubleshoot bugs, technical issues, and server-related problems.
• Maintain staging and deployment environments while ensuring clean, efficient, and scalable code.

Role & Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimise WordPress websites for large multi-location service businesses.
• Develop templates, layouts, and scalable page structures.
• Improve website speed, responsiveness, and overall performance.
• Configure plugins, caching systems, and website integrations.
• Troubleshoot bugs, technical issues, and server-related problems.
• Maintain staging and deployment environments while ensuring clean, efficient, and scalable code.

Website Auditing, Diagnosis & Decision-Making

• Analyse existing websites to identify technical issues, structural problems, and performance limitations.
• Diagnose root causes and determine whether a website should be repaired, improved, or rebuilt from scratch.
• Provide clear recommendations with reasoning and implement solutions with minimal SEO impact.

SEO-Driven Development & Strategic Input

• Build websites with SEO performance in mind, not just design or functionality.
• Apply technical SEO principles including indexation, internal linking, site hierarchy, page architecture, schema markup, and Core Web Vitals improvements.
• Work closely with the Marketing Team Leader to align website builds with SEO goals.
• Support website rebuilds, migrations, and technical SEO improvements.

Strategic Thinking & Continuous Improvement

• Think beyond execution and understand the purpose behind what is being built.
• Contribute ideas to improve website structure, SEO performance, user experience, and conversion rates.
• Identify opportunities to increase traffic, improve rankings, improve scalability, and simplify systems.
• Be proactive in suggesting improvements and clearly explain the reasoning behind decisions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Mandatory: Minimum 4+ years of experience in SEO, digital marketing, or a related role, with experience managing multiple client accounts in an agency, MSP, or multi-client environment.
• Mandatory: Strong understanding of SEO fundamentals, including keyword research, on-page SEO, and technical SEO principles.
• Mandatory: Experience using Google Analytics (GA4), Google Search Console, and supporting or managing Google Ads campaigns.
• Hands-on experience managing WordPress websites, including website updates, optimisation, and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience working in a digital marketing agency environment, supporting Australian, US, or international clients across multiple client accounts, is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to interpret data, manage multiple client accounts, and work effectively across competing priorities and deadlines.

Highly Preferred

• Familiarity with Google Tag Manager (GTM) and conversion tracking.
• Experience with SEO tools such as Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar platforms.
• Basic HTML, CSS, and website troubleshooting knowledge.
• Understanding of AI-assisted content creation and SEO automation tools.

Standout Advantage

• Hands-on experience in SEM / paid media, including managing and optimising campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and LinkedIn Ads. Candidates who bring both SEO and SEM expertise will be viewed favourably and may be considered for broader digital marketing responsibilities.

Benefits & perks:

• Hybrid
• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities

ConnectOS is certified as a Great Place to Work and is a top-rated Philippines employer of choice. Our client is culture fosters creativity and expertise among our team members, enabling them to provide exceptional care for our clients. By creating a dynamic and supportive environment, we empower our employees to excel, leading to outstanding results for our clients. Through continuous learning, collaboration, and a passion for innovation, we encourage our team to exceed client expectations with every interaction.

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