Remote Website Migration Specialist

Position Overview

We are hiring a Remote Website Migration Specialist to lead seamless digital transitions for client websites. This opportunity suits professionals who excel in fast-paced technical settings in dynamic environments and understand how to maintain digital integrity while ensuring optimized performance. The specialist will oversee end-to-end migrations across various platforms while preserving SEO equity, maximizing uptime, and delivering fully functional websites that align with user expectations. You’ll partner with cross-functional remote teams, acting as the backbone in transforming digital assets into scalable infrastructure.

This role requires hands-on experience with content management systems (CMS), cloud servers, and search engine optimization (SEO) protocols. You must be able to handle large data transfers, clean code migration, platform compatibility issues, and the reimplementation of custom functionalities during the migration process. The right candidate will take ownership, work independently, and confidently manage projects with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute complete website migration projects across multiple hosting providers and CMS platforms.
• Perform in-depth audits to document original content structure, internal linking, and technical specifications.
• Rebuild existing website features, themes, and layouts on the new platform without data loss.
• Implement comprehensive 301 redirect strategies to maintain URL equity and prevent ranking drops.
• Migrate databases, media files, scripts, and configurations while preserving integrity.
• Conduct post-migration testing to ensure performance, browser compatibility, and mobile responsiveness.
• Troubleshoot any issues during or after transfer, including broken links, security warnings, and speed problems.
• Maintain version control and perform rollback procedures if necessary

Required Skills and Expertise

Technical Proficiency

• Mastery of popular CMS platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Magento
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL
• Understanding of DNS configurations, SSL certifications, and server-side file management
• Practical familiarity with code management platforms such as Git and deployment pipelines
• Familiarity with SSH/FTP protocols and the command-line interface for file transfers

SEO and Performance

• Ability to implement SEO retention plans, including metadata, structured data, and crawl directives
• Skilled in using tools like Google Search Console and Screaming Frog to monitor crawl errors post-migration
• Ability to handle speed optimization using caching tools, image compression, and CDN integration
• Knowledge of schema markup, hreflang tags, and canonical link structures

Soft Skills

• Self-motivated with exceptional time management and organizational abilities
• Strong analytical thinking and detail-oriented execution
• Effective communicator comfortable with remote collaboration across time zones

Work Environment and Culture

You’ll be working in a fully distributed environment that supports asynchronous communication. We believe in autonomy and trust, allowing you to plan your workday based on deliverables instead of hours. Our team thrives on clarity, performance metrics, and a culture that values precision over speed. Expect to participate in strategy calls, sprint meetings, and QA reviews via platforms such as Zoom and Trello.

Our environment fosters exploration, forward thinking, and excellence. Whether it's ideating better tools for our clients or finding new methods to improve uptime and speed, your input will be highly valued. You’ll gain exposure to diverse industries and platforms, enhancing your professional growth with every project.

Tools and Technologies

Migration Tools

• Duplicator Pro, All-in-One WP Migration, WP Migrate DB Pro
• Manual SQL migration using phpMyAdmin or CLI-based scripts
• Backup and restore platforms such as VaultPress, UpdraftPlus

Testing and Monitoring

• GTmetrix, Lighthouse, Google PageSpeed Insights
• Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, and Semrush for SEO QA
• BrowserStack for cross-device compatibility

Remote Communication and Collaboration

• Zoom, Slack, Trello, Jira, Notion
• GitHub or GitLab for version tracking

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in a technical discipline such as Software Engineering, IT Systems, or a relevant technical field (preferred)
• 3–5 years of verifiable experience migrating websites between CMS or custom-built platforms
• Demonstrable understanding of SEO preservation techniques
• Experience working independently in a distributed team with tight deadlines
• Portfolio of successfully migrated websites across diverse industries

Growth and Advancement Opportunities

This role offers numerous career pathways, especially for those eager to deepen their skills in web performance engineering or technical project management. You’ll have access to enterprise-level challenges that can accelerate your growth into leadership positions. If you're driven by ownership, impact, and mastery, this is the proper role to scale your digital infrastructure expertise.

Upskilling opportunities include courses on cloud architecture (AWS/GCP), advanced SEO strategies, DevOps certification, and frontend frameworks such as React or Vue.js. We support your development goals with paid learning stipends, flexible hours for study, and mentorship opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary and Perks

• Annual Salary: $62,627 (USD)
• Remote-first setup with no mandatory working hours
• Paid time off and personal wellness days
• Subsidized learning and certification programs
• Access to premium tools, resources, and infrastructure
• An inclusive and equitable workplace with an international team

Call to Action

If you’re passionate about clean code, seamless user experiences, and high-integrity web infrastructure, we want to hear from you. Take your website migration expertise to the next level by joining a mission-driven digital team that values autonomy, craftsmanship, and scalability. Apply today and help shape the future of how websites evolve—one seamless transition at a time.