Junior Software Developer – Blockchain Smart Contract Development

Position Description:

This is an exciting time for CGI and we want you to be part of it.
As Canadas largest independent information technology services firm CGI continues to expand its presence in Atlantic Canada and invest in next-generation digital platforms.

We are seeking a Junior Software Developer Blockchain / Smart Contract Development (3-5 years of experience) to join our technology teams supporting digital asset lifecycle solutions including issuance settlement custody and servicing. This role is a permanent full-time position working five days onsite from our Halifax NS or Moncton NB office.

This position is ideal for developers with strong foundational blockchain skills who are looking to deepen their expertise in smart contracts and enterprise-grade digital asset platforms.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Develop and maintain smart contracts on Ethereum (EVM) and Solana under the guidance of senior engineers.
Implement smart contracts using Solidity and contribute to development using Rust / Move where applicable.
Write unit tests and assist with fuzz testing and basic security analysis.
Support deployment and verification of smart contracts across different environments.
Contribute to backend and frontend integrations for blockchain-based applications.
Participate in code reviews and follow established coding and security standards.
Assist with documentation and adherence to software development lifecycle best practices.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

3-5 years of professional software development experience including hands-on blockchain or smart contract development.
Practical experience with Solidity and EVM-based smart contracts (ERC-20).
Exposure to Solana Rust or Move smart contract development.
Understanding of digital asset lifecycle concepts such as issuance settlement custody and servicing.
Experience using Hardhat or Foundry for development and testing.
Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.

Bonus Skills
Experience with OpenZeppelin Contracts.
Basic knowledge of smart contract security tools (Slither Mythril).
Exposure to (NestJS / Express) or Python (FastAPI).
Interest in financial services or digital asset platforms.
Strong learning mindset and communication skills.

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level geographic market experience and training and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $55000$110000. This role is a future opportunity.

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Skills:

• Blockchain
• GIT

What you can expect from us:

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation please inform your recruiter.

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