Full Time
Technical SEO Specialist/ 1 week ago
Spartan SEM
Attractive
Application ends: 2026-07-24
Quick Summary
Spartan SEM, a rapidly growing digital marketing agency, is hiring a remote Technical SEO Specialist to report to the Technical Director and support the digital marketing team. This role requires proficiency in writing HTML & CSS from scratch, conceptual understanding of JavaScript and PHP, experience with WordPress (Gutenberg, page builders, dedicated hosts), solid SEO fundamentals (technical SEO, page speed, on-page), and web design principles. Duties include ensuring technical health for new clients, addressing WordPress requests, reviewing website launches, and implementing feedback. Candidates should provide a portfolio or case study, and the salary starts from $62,400 per year with a flexible schedule.
Spartan SEM is a rapidly growing digital marketing agency located in the Upstate of South Carolina, specializing in white glove search engine marketing services. While all positions are fully remote, we prioritize candidates in proximity to our headquarters.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Technical SEO Specialist to join our digital marketing team. In this role, you will report directly to the Technical Director, providing essential support across various tasks.
To distinguish your application, please provide a portfolio, case study(s), or other examples demonstrating your skills in action.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in writing HTML & CSS code from scratch, without AI assistance.
- Conceptual understanding of JavaScript and PHP (coding from scratch not required).
- Experience with various WordPress website types and the Gutenberg editor.
- Experience utilizing at least one page builder (e.g., Elementor).
- Experience managing websites on dedicated WordPress hosts (e.g., WP Engine, Siteground, Bluehost).
- Solid understanding of SEO fundamentals, including Technical SEO health, Page Speed optimization, and on-page best practices.
- Understanding of fundamental web design principles (color contrast, typography, brand consistency).
Preferred Skills/Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with managing domains and DNS.
- Experience setting up and troubleshooting SMTP configurations.
- Experience migrating existing WordPress websites between web hosts.
- Experience with Zapier and/or connecting lead generation platforms to CRMs.
- Basic understanding of Google Tag Manager (basic tags and triggers), Google Analytics (reports, key events), and Google Search Console (indexing report, Core Web Vitals, structured data).
- Basic understanding of Chrome DevTools.
- Experience working with photo/graphic editing software (Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, Affinity).
- Comfortable working in code editors (e.g., VSCode).
An Ideal Candidate
- Is adept at finding solutions to unique or unfamiliar problems without established answers.
- Can navigate and interpret documentation for various services and platforms.
- Thrives in a team environment, embracing feedback and contributing their own ideas and suggestions.
- Can effectively manage shifting priorities and proactively communicate potential issues or conflicts.
- Understands the dynamic nature of the industry and possesses a willingness to continuously learn and adapt.
Regular Duties Include
- Contributing to new client onboarding, ensuring the technical health of their websites.
- Addressing diverse client requests on various WordPress website setups, coordinating with managers and account managers for timely delivery and proper implementation.
- Reviewing website projects to ensure smooth and successful launches.
- Implementing internal and client feedback on new website projects and assisting with post-launch processes.
- Completing leadership-identified tasks on various WordPress setups to improve client KPIs.
Pay: From $62,400.00 per year
Benefits: Flexible schedule
Work Location: Remote