Senior Software Engineer

Department: WDTech - R&D We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities - where people live, work, shop, and play - to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities. Department Overview WDTech is W&D’s in-house technology team - a group of collaborative and highly skilled technology professionals, all of whom are leading experts in real estate data, data science, and technology. WDTech Engineering builds solutions that impact not only our products but also the people and processes across our organization. A commitment to innovation and a passion for disrupting the old-fashioned real estate industry are our highest priorities. Impact You Will Have As a Senior Software Engineer, you will help shape the future of our Loan Origination and Servicing platform - the digital foundation for how capital is structured and deployed. You will design and build scalable applications and services that power real-time insights and complex financial workflows. By combining strong backend architecture with thoughtful system design, you will deliver high-performance solutions that enable smarter decision-making across the business. Primary Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-quality applications across new and existing product lines. Own features end-to-end - from architecture and development through testing, deployment, and iteration. Architect and evolve our core stack (Python, FastAPI, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes). Translate complex business and product requirements into elegant, reliable technical solutions in collaboration with Product and business stakeholders. Drive improvements in performance, reliability, testing, and CI/CD practices. Mentor engineers and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence and accountability. Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Experience 6+ years of professional software development experience. University-level degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Strong experience building APIs and backend services in Python, including OpenAPI-based service contracts. Experience developing and deploying containerized applications in AWS environments, including event-driven architectures. Experience in real estate finance or financial services preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Deep proficiency in Python (3.6+) and modern backend frameworks such as FastAPI, with a strong focus on clean, maintainable architecture. Strong expertise in SQL databases, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning. Ability to design efficient, scalable backend systems, including background processing, queues, caching strategies, and scheduled jobs. Strong understanding of testing strategies across unit, integration, and end-to-end levels. Working knowledge of system design documentation practices, including UML and architectural diagrams. Familiarity with event sourcing and/or Domain-Driven Design principles. Ability to leverage AI-enabled development tools to enhance design, implementation, and testing workflows. Demonstrated ownership mindset with a commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Agile mindset with the ability to work independently, provide early feedback, and adapt to evolving requirements. Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes. Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders. Salary and Benefits This position has an estimated base salary of $160,000 - $180,000 plus a discretionary bonus. What We Offer Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions Competitive dental and vision benefits 401(k) + match Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits A robust health and wellness program - earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance Health Savings Account and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending Career development opportunities Empowerment and encouragement to give back - volunteer hours and donation matching Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked EEO Statement We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers. Fair Chance Hiring Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr