Web Developer & SEO Specialist at Pragmatic Technologies

Pragmatic Technologies is an holding company that has three (3) top brand presence in Nigeria: 1. PRAG (a top leading brand for stabilizers, inverters, batteries, solar and other power products); 2. Awoof Berekete (a top notch quick service restaurant offering great tasting Nigerian foods) and 3. Concise (a news website).

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Web Developer & SEO Specialist

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are currently sourcing for a skilled Web Developer & SEO Specialist who would be responsible for developing and / or designing websites for the group with more emphasis on Concise (the news website).
• The candidate must also have strong exposure in analyzing, reviewing and implementing the group’s websites in such a way that they are optimized to be picked up by search engines; develop their contents to include keywords or phrases in order to increase traffic; conduct various testing methods in design, layout and advertising techniques in order to gain the most organic and paid traffic.
• The candidate will have in – depth knowledge of keyword research, SEO copywriting and the behaviors of search engines.

Responsibilities

• Website and software application designing, building, or maintaining.
• Using scripting or authoring languages, management tools, content creation tools, applications and digital media.
• Conferring with teams to resolve conflicts, prioritize needs, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
• Directing or performing Website updates.
• Developing or validating test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.
• Editing, writing, or designing Website content, and directing team members who produce content.
• Maintaining an understanding of the latest Web applications and programming practices through education, study, and participation in conferences, workshops, and groups.
• Back up files from Web sites to local directories for recovery.
• Identifying problems uncovered by customer feedback and testing, and correcting or referring problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
• Evaluating code to ensure it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
• Determining user needs by analyzing technical requirements.
• Reviewing and analyzing client sites for areas that can be improved and optimized
• Preparing detailed strategy reports
• Identifying powerful keywords to drive the most valuable traffic
• Running PPC campaigns
• Writing powerful calls-to-action to convert visitors
• Filling websites and other content with effective keywords
• Writing effective SEO content for blogs, websites and social media accounts
• Developing link building strategies
• Analyzing keywords and SEO techniques used by competitors
• Keeping updated on both white hat and black hat SEO strategies to stay within search engine guidelines
• Compiling and presenting SEO guidelines

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two(2) to three (3) years’ experience in website development, content marketing, content growth and SEO
• Solid knowledge and experience in programming applications.
• Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Proficient in My SQL.
• Working knowledge of search engine optimization practices
• Outstanding ability to think creatively, strategically, identify and resolve problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Familiarization in Google analytics
• Experience with website optimization tools
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills

Remuneration
Very attractive.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2020