Thinking IT is pleased to announce an opening for the position of SEO Specialist.

Location: Remote (Eastern Europe, Caucasus & Surrounding Region)

Industry: iGaming

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We`re looking for a well-rounded SEO Specialist to join our growing digital team. This role combines technical expertise, on-page optimization, and off-page strategy to drive measurable improvements in organic visibility, traffic, and conversion.

Whether you specialize in one area or bring a broad set of SEO skills, we want to hear from you. You`ll work closely with developers, content writers, outreach teams, and marketing managers to execute a high-impact SEO strategy across multiple regions and verticals.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical SEO:

** Conduct full-site technical audits to identify and resolve issues related to crawlability, indexation, page speed, Core Web Vitals, and structured data.

** Use tools like Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, and PageSpeed Insightsto monitor and maintain technical health.

** Collaborate with developers to implement improvements in site architecture, clean code, canonical tags, hreflang, robots.txt, sitemaps, etc.

** Understand mobile-first indexing, JavaScript rendering, schema markup, and technical barriers to SEO performance.

On-Page SEO:

** Optimize page titles, meta descriptions, header tags (H1-H6), internal linking, image alt text, and URL structures.

** Implement and maintain schema markup and rich snippets for enhanced SERP appearance.

** Audit and improve existing content for search intent, readability, and keyword alignment.

** Collaborate with content, UX, and marketing teams to ensure SEO best practices are applied from planning to publishing.

** Run A/B tests on meta tags and calls-to-action (CTAs) to improve organic CTR.

Off-Page & Outreach SEO:

** Develop and execute scalable outreach and guest posting strategies to acquire high-quality backlinks.

** Research and identify relevant, authoritative websites for link placement and collaboration.

** Maintain outreach relationships with bloggers, publishers, and webmasters.

** Monitor backlink profiles, evaluate quality, and manage toxic link disavowals.

** Support additional off-page strategies (e.g., digital PR, unlinked mentions, brand signals) to improve domain authority.

Keyword Research & Competitor Analysis:

** Use tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Google Keyword Planner to conduct in-depth keyword and SERP analysis.

** Identify opportunities based on competitor gaps, emerging trends, and ranking performance.

** Maintain keyword tracking reports and provide ongoing performance analysis and insights.

Requirements:

** 2+ years of proven SEO experience with demonstrated results (portfolio, case studies, or live examples preferred).

** Strong understanding of search engine algorithms, ranking factors, and current SEO trends.

** Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, SurferSEO, etc.

** Hands-on experience with CMS platforms (especially WordPress).

** Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and ideally basic JavaScript (especially for technical SEO).

** Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, and Looker Studio.

** Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across teams (content, dev, marketing, etc.).

** Ability to manage multiple projects in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Bonus Points:

** Experience with international or multilingual SEO

** Familiarity with E-E-A-T principles and Google`s content quality guidelines

** Previous work in iGaming, eCommerce, SaaS, or affiliate marketing

** Comfort with automation tools, GPT-driven workflows, or Python for SEO

What We Offer:

** $1200/month gross

** 100% remote work flexibility

** High-growth iGaming projects across multiple markets

** Tools and budget for SEO initiatives and content performance

** Collaborative, performance-driven work culture

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