Freelance SEO Specialist (German Speaking)

ABOUT USAt NMQ Digital, we orchestrate digital excellence for global brands. We are a Dutch-rooted, fast-growing digital partner to the world's leading multinationals, helping marketing leaders move from fragmented execution to unified orchestration, where strategy, technology, content, and data work in concert toward measurable outcomes. Our practice spans Traffic Generation, Content Management, E-Mail Marketing, Project Management, Full-Stack Development, Digital Strategy & AI Transformation, Data & Analytics, and UX/UI Content Design, delivered as one cohesive capability, instead of a patchwork of services.With offices in Amsterdam, Istanbul, Lisbon, Kuala Lumpur, Bogotá, and Portland, our multicultural team turns global complexity into competitive advantage. Different perspectives, languages, and lived experiences are how we hear what others miss and orchestrate what others can't. We are looking for a German Speaking SEO Specialist to join our team. Please note that this is a freelancer contract role. Work hours will be around 50 hours a month depending on demand. The hours will fall under CET working hours, please make sure that you have the availability. Salary Range: up to €50 gross per hour RESPONSIBILITIESOwn and execute end-to-end SEO projects, from diagnosis and roadmap creation to implementation guidance and performance trackingPerform technical and content SEO audits, identifying root causes impacting organic performanceTranslate business objectives and KPIs into actionable SEO plans aligned with client prioritiesPerform advanced keyword research, intent mapping, and competitive analysisDrive on-page and content optimization efforts in collaboration with strategists and content team when neededMonitor performance trends and proactively identify opportunities or risksEnsure SEO best practices are applied consistently across deliverablesConvert data into clear insights and recommendations for internal teams and clientsStay up to date with SEO and search industry developmentsAdhere to company information security policies and complete required security awareness training QUALIFICATIONSProficient in English and German3+ years of hands-on SEO experience, preferably in an agency or multi-project environmentStrong, hands-on understanding of SEO fundamentals: technical SEO, website crawling & indexing, search performance analysis, keyword & intent research, and on-page optimizationProven experience working with Google Search Console and GA4, with the ability to extract insights and diagnose issuesAdvanced experience with SEO tools: SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, BrightEdge, Similarweb, etc.Solid experience in technical SEO basics, including:HTML & CSS fundamentalsPage speed, Core Web Vitals, indexability, internal linking, and structured data conceptsStrong working knowledge of Excel / Google SheetsExperience creating or contributing to Looker Studio dashboards for SEO reportingAbility to analyze data and translate findings into clear next stepsAwareness of AI-assisted SEO workflows and openness to using AI to improve efficiencyUnderstanding of evolving search behaviors (e.g. AI Overviews, semantic search, topical authority)Curious, proactive, and motivated to test and learn new SEO approachesStrong problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical mindsetClear communicator, able to explain SEO topics to non-SEO stakeholdersHigh sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail If our rhythm resonates with you, we'd love to meet. Please apply with your CV. By applying to this job advertisement, you accept that you have shared your personal data within the scope of the clarification text we have provided at www.nmqdigital.com. NMQ Digital is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Great orchestration requires every voice in the room. Don't be discouraged if you feel you don't meet every single requirement for a role growth is part of how we play, and there is always room to develop your craft at NMQ. Should your application be successful, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch shortly. If you are not contacted within 30 days regarding the position you applied for, please consider that your application has not been successful for that role. The compensation range indicated in this job posting represents an estimated average range for the position. The final remuneration will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, in accordance with applicable EU pay transparency and pay equity requirements