Description

Infosys is seeking a highly skilled, experienced Technology Lead - Blockchain Engineer to join our growing team.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of blockchain technology and its associated smart contract capabilities. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing and deploying smart contracts for our blockchain projects, ensuring the secure, efficient, and innovative application of decentralized technology.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Mississauga, ON / Calgary, AB (Canada) or be willing to relocate to the area.
• Candidates authorized to work for any employer in Canada without employer based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.
  
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 4 years of Information Technology experience
  

Task and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy smart contracts.
• Collaborate with frontend and backend developers to integrate smart contracts with web3 applications.
• Rigorously review code to uphold standards of quality and functional robustness.
• Maintain and enhance existing smart contracts based on evolving needs.
• Stay ahead of the curve by updating knowledge on cryptographic and blockchain advancements, ensuring potential security threats are preempted and neutralized.
• Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to crystallize technical needs and system architecture.
• Offer your blockchain and smart contract expertise to a diverse team audience, catering to both technical and non-technical members.
• Actively address and rectify issues identified in live smart contracts.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in the Blockchain ecosystem and adapt solutions accordingly.

Preferred Qualification:

• Demonstrable experience with Solidity.
• Strong understanding of blockchain security practices and potential vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency in Hardhat and Foundry.
• Experience with Solidity security testing tools like Slither, Mythril, Echidna
• Practical experience with scripting languages like Javascript or Typescript.
• Ability to craft unit, integration, fork, and invariant tests, ensuring code longevity.
• Demonstrable aptitude for best development practices, data structures, algorithms, and methodologies.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proficient communication skills in English.
• Development background in sectors such as banking, finance, or trading, paired with a comprehensive grasp of financial instruments and systems.
• Experience working with financial infrastructure around collateral, lending, and balance sheet management.
• Experience with Chainlink tools, including CCIP, Data Feeds, VRF, and Automation.
• Experience with multi-chain or cross-chain smart contract development.
• Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
• Prior engagement with DeFi platforms, including but not limited to Aave, Uniswap, and MakerDAO.
• Certifications in blockchain or smart contract development.
• Experience with ZK technologies

The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face.

Estimated annual compensation range for the candidate based in the below location will be:

Ontario: $ 89004 to $ 115491