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Senior Software Developer – Blockchain / Smart Contract DevelopmentCGI • Halifax, NS, Canada
Senior Software Developer – Blockchain / Smart Contract Development

Senior Software Developer – Blockchain / Smart Contract Development

CGI • Halifax, NS, Canada
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Senior 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 CGI continues to grow its Blockchain and Digital Asset practice, we are seeking senior technical leaders to drive the development of secure, scalable, and compliant digital asset platforms.

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer – Blockchain / Smart Contract Development (10+ years of experience) to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade digital asset lifecycle solutions, including issuance, settlement, custody, and servicing. This is a permanent full-time position, working five days onsite from our Halifax, NS or Moncton, NB office.

Your future duties and responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of smart contracts across Ethereum (EVM) and Solana ecosystems.
  • Define best practices for Solidity, Rust, and Move smart contract development.
  • Oversee smart contract testing strategies, security reviews, and audit readiness.
  • Design deployment, upgrade, and operational strategies for blockchain platforms.
  • Collaborate with architects, product owners, and business stakeholders to define technical roadmaps.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers.
  • Ensure solutions align with enterprise security, compliance, and performance requirements.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of development standards and tooling.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

  • 10+ years of professional software development experience, including deep expertise in blockchain and smart contract engineering.
  • Advanced knowledge of Solidity, EVM internals, and ERC standards.
  • Proven experience designing and deploying solutions on Solana and / or using Rust / Move.
  • Strong understanding of digital asset lifecycle platforms, including issuance, settlement, custody, and servicing.
  • Extensive experience with Hardhat, Foundry, and enterprise-grade deployment workflows.
  • Deep familiarity with smart contract security, audits, and threat modeling.
  • Strong backend engineering background using TypeScript / JavaScript or Python.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Bonus Skills

  • Experience leading blockchain initiatives in financial services or regulated environments.
  • Knowledge of multisig governance, key management, and custody solutions.
  • Experience with CI / CD, DevSecOps, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Strong stakeholder communication and technical leadership 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 $75,000–$145,000. This role is a future opportunity.

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    Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

    Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll 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. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

    Your work creates value. You’ll 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.

    You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll 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.

    To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email . Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.

    Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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