Technical SEO Specialist at 27 nerds | Jobyssey

Technical SEO Specialist — Esports Gaming Hub
What to expect of your role: We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Technical SEO Specialist with a deep understanding of the esports and gaming industry. If you’re passionate about technical SEO, have solid experience in competitive gaming niches, and are ready to drive significant traffic growth in a fast-paced environment, this intensive project-based role is for you.
What you need to succeed in this role:
3+ years of technical SEO on large sites (50k+ pages) , programmatic or template-driven. Gaming, esports, sports data, betting or media is a strong plus.
Advanced proficiency with SEO tools including Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, and Google Analytics;
Strong expertise in technical SEO fundamentals;
Demonstrated experience with backlink auditing, toxic link disavowal, and high-quality link building campaigns;
Experience with AI search visibility (AI Overviews, LLM citations).
Solid understanding of schema markup implementation and structured data;
Experience with sitemap optimization and resolving indexing issues;
Knowledge of frontend collaboration and performance optimization that impacts search rankings;
Excellent analytical skills with ability to work with large datasets, knowledge of SQL or Python as a plus;
Gaming industry knowledge and understanding of esports community dynamics is highly preferred;
Ability to work independently under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
Self-direction — you set your own priorities, flag risks early, and ship to deadlines with light supervision.

You will be expected to:
Collaborate closely with our frontend developer to implement technical SEO improvements during development cycles;
Conduct thorough backlink analysis, identify toxic links, and implement strategic disavowal campaigns;
Fix sitemap structure, resolve indexing issues, and implement 301 redirect strategies for improved site architecture;
Develop and execute high-quality link building campaigns targeting niche-relevant domains within the esports ecosystem;
Create and align content strategy with our esports hub positioning, optimizing FAQ sections and expanding content for top-performing games;
Standardize on-page SEO elements and implement schema markup for enhanced search appearance;
Monitor and analyze organic performance using advanced analytics, providing regular updates on progress toward our 30% traffic growth goal;
Optimize Core Web Vitals, page speed metrics, and accessibility improvements that enhance SEO performance;
Perform competitive analysis within the esports industry to identify market opportunities and strategic advantages;
Work intensively across multiple website sections, managing various technical implementations simultaneously within the compressed timeline.
What We Offer
Work on a mature, high-traffic platform with real user impact
Collaborate with experienced engineers on challenging technical problems
Modern tech stack with regular updates and technology investments
Opportunity to shape the frontend architecture of a leading esports platform
International team with diverse perspectives and expertise
Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance
Why work with us?
In our Esports adventure, we’ve got some killer company values that make us who we are! First up, we’re all about innovation - constantly on the hunt for fresh opportunities, wild approaches, and the latest tech to make Esports even more awesome. We’re not just experts; we’re the Esports gurus, bringing a treasure trove of knowledge and experience to both the business and tech sides of the game. When it comes to teamwork, we’re all in, building epic, long-lasting bonds with our clients and partners, and it’s all built on trust and good vibes. Sharing is caring, so we’re all about that openness, spreading ideas and wisdom by cooking up some open-source magic for the whole Esports community to savor. Last but not least, we’re green champs, with a sustainability mindset that makes sure our Esports journey leaves a positive impact on our planet. So, yeah, we’re not just any Esports company; we’re the cool nerds with values that power up our game!
Our hiring process looks like this:
Interview with HR — 30 min
Interview with SEO Team Lead — 1 hour

We look forward to receiving your application!

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