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 Canada’s 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.

Bachelor’s 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 Node.js (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 $55,–$,. This role is a future opportunity.

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Skills :

Blockchain

GIT