Technical Team Lead (Web3)

iqx the Technology Division of iqbusiness is looking for a skilled Web3 Technical Team Lead for one of our clients. Were looking for a Web3 Technical Team Lead who can coordinate a cross-functional Web3 team through delivery, ensuring clarity across frontend, backend, indexing, and contract integration workflows. While hands-on smart contract coding is not required, they should be deeply familiar with how DeFi systems work, how to interact with smart contracts, and how to guide a team in integrating them safely and effectively. Must-Haves: 5 years of engineering experience, with recent focus on Web3 or DeFi application delivery. Proven experience integrating smart contracts into frontend or backend systems (e.g. via ethers.js, web3.js, or API wrappers). Familiarity with The Graph, including designing subgraph schemas and using GraphQL for indexed on-chain data. Experience working with product designers, PMs, and QA to coordinate cross-functional MVP delivery. Prior technical lead role Familiarity with Vercel/AWS deployments and CI/CD pipelines TypeScript, NextJS, and React Knowledge Key Responsibilities Technical Coordination: Ensure seamless communication and technical alignment between frontend, backend, QA, and smart contract teams. Architecture Stewardship: Own the integration architecture how contracts, The Graph, backend workers, and the web app interconnect. Sprint Leadership: Translate high-level requirements into actionable engineering tasks and support the PM with sprint planning and team coordination. Code Review (Non-Solidity): Review and guide frontend, API/backend, and indexing work ensuring implementation meets the spec and integrates cleanly with contracts. Testing & Delivery: Coordinate QA across the stack, assist in defining test plans for DApp-contract interactions, and support final release testing and walkthroughs. Please Note: As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification. iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 6/12/2025