Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Strategist

About the Position

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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We have bike enthusiasts, foodies, video game heroes, dog and cat lovers, movie buffs, musicians, and every variety of people. Lightspeed was founded on the principles of diversity and inclusion and our daily practices and interactions reflect this commitment every day. Wherever you look, you will find a friend in Lightspeed. If you’re keen to join, we’re looking for a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Strategist (Permanent work from home) to join our team in Manila.

As an SEO Strategist, you will support the growth and visibility of Lightspeed across EMEA markets through technical SEO execution, content optimization, and proactive website management. In this role, you will help improve organic search performance by maintaining website health, implementing SEO best practices within WordPress, and supporting initiatives across technical SEO, entity optimization, and emerging AI-driven search experiences. Working closely with SEO, content, marketing, and development teams, you will contribute to scalable strategies that strengthen Lightspeed’s presence across both traditional and generative search environments.

Responsibilities

• Support technical SEO initiatives across EMEA websites, including crawlability, indexation, internal linking, and site structure improvements.
• Conduct technical SEO audits using tools such as Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, and SEMrush, helping identify and resolve issues.
• Monitor website health and SEO performance through GA4, Google Search Console, and other reporting platforms.
• Implement SEO updates within WordPress, including metadata, redirects, URL management, and page optimization.
• Optimize on-page content and perform keyword research to improve organic visibility and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with content, marketing, and development teams to embed SEO best practices into web projects.
• Support structured data, schema markup, and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) initiatives to strengthen visibility across traditional and AI-driven search experiences.
• Stay informed on emerging SEO and AI search trends, sharing insights and opportunities with the wider team.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an SEO-focused role, ideally within a multi-market or international environment.
• Hands-on experience with technical SEO, including crawlability, indexation, site structure, and internal linking optimization.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush, or similar platforms for audits and performance analysis.
• Working knowledge of Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, and Google Tag Manager.
• Strong experience managing and optimizing websites within WordPress CMS.
• Solid understanding of on-page SEO, including keyword research, metadata optimization, content structure, and schema markup.

We Offer

• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs every day.
• Work in a team large enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.
• Exposure to modern and proven technology.
• Ability to work and grow in a truly flexible environment.
• Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed culture, a true Canadian tech success story.

Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled:

• Market-leading salary package
• Permanent work from home setup
• Coworking space available, if needed
• We follow the PH holidays!
• Benefits you can enjoy from day one:
  • HMO for you and your 2 dependents (Maxicare)
  • 15 Vacation leaves
  • 10 Sick leaves
  • Government Mandated Benefits
  • Food Allowance of 1000PHP per month
  • Work from Home Allowance of 1000PHP per month
  • Health and wellness benefit of 7500PHP per year
  • Free access to Mental Health support and coaching services
• Opportunity to grow your career in a company that values internal mobility
• Exciting online and in-person events hosted regularly by our Manila Culture Club

About the Company

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.

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Where to from here?

Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.