Walker & Dunlop

Role Description As a Senior Frontend 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 high-performance, data-intensive applications that transform complex datasets into intuitive, actionable user experiences. By combining strong engineering discipline with thoughtful design, you will deliver scalable, elegant solutions that power smarter financial decision-making. Primary Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain scalable frontend applications across new and existing product lines. - Participate in the full software development lifecycle — from ideation and architecture through development, testing, deployment, and iterative enhancement. - Architect and evolve our frontend stack using JavaScript, Vue.js (Vue 3), Vuex, and Vite, with applications deployed via AWS (S3 and CloudFront). - Optimize application performance, scalability, and security through build optimization, caching strategies, and CDN best practices. - Translate complex business and data requirements into intuitive, data-rich user interfaces in close collaboration with Product Owners, Designers, Data Engineers, and Data Scientists. - Deliver responsive, visually compelling applications that surface actionable insights from complex datasets. - Proactively identify technical improvements that enhance performance, maintainability, and user experience. - Contribute to engineering standards, code quality, and best practices across the team. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications - 6+ years of professional web application development experience. - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). - Strong experience with Vue.js (Vue 3), modern JavaScript (ES6+), and building responsive, mobile-first applications. - Experience deploying client-facing applications in AWS environments (S3, CloudFront) and integrating mapping/geospatial libraries (e.g., Mapbox). - Experience in real estate finance or financial services preferred. Requirements - Deep expertise in frontend performance optimization, including bundle size reduction, lazy loading, and load-time improvements. - Strong command of Vue 3 patterns and scalable state management approaches. - Ability to design and implement Progressive Web App (PWA) functionality, including service workers and offline capabilities. - Strong understanding of frontend security best practices, including XSS prevention, data sanitization, and secure authentication flows. - Solid knowledge of testing methodologies across unit, integration, and end-to-end levels. - Understanding of modern web architecture considerations, including server-side rendering (SSR) and client-side hydration. - Ability to leverage AI-enabled development tools to enhance technical design, implementation, and testing efficiency. - Demonstrated ownership mindset with a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and team success. - 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. Benefits - The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners. - Comprehensive benefit options that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include: - 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.

Title: Senior Counsel, Real Estate Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Job Description: time type Full time job requisition id Req-1911 Department: Legal 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 The Legal department provides support for issues relating to all corporate policies, compliance, risk, contracts, litigation, and more. The Impact You Will Have Walker & Dunlop is seeking an experienced and business-oriented Senior Counsel to serve as a key legal advisor on complex real estate transactions, with a primary focus on affordable housing investments. In this role, you will represent the company in its capacity as a joint venture partner, advising on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of partnerships with affordable housing developers. You will support transactions across the full investment lifecycle—from acquisition and development through stabilization and disposition—while proactively identifying and mitigating legal and business risks. You will work closely with the Affordable Equity and Affordable Development teams, providing strategic, solutions-oriented legal advice that drives successful outcomes and supports the creation and preservation of affordable housing. Primary Responsibilities - Lead the legal structuring, negotiation, and execution of joint venture agreements with affordable housing developers, including operating agreements and related governance documents - Advise internal stakeholders on partnership economics, control rights, capital structures, and exit strategies - Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, property management agreements, and other real estate transaction documents - Provide legal support across the full lifecycle of investments, including acquisition, financing, development, leasing, stabilization, and disposition - Collaborate with business teams to structure and negotiate equity and debt financing arrangements, including LIHTC equity, tax-exempt bonds, and conventional financing - Oversee and conduct real estate due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, regulatory compliance, and development risk analysis - Collaborate with external counsel, developers, lenders, and investors to negotiate terms and resolve complex legal issues - Advise on asset management and operational matters, including partnership amendments, restructurings, and investor or partner exits - Serve as a primary legal point of contact for assigned transactions and business teams - Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing legal function - Support the Divisional General Counsel on broader legal initiatives and priorities - Other duties as assigned - Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Education and Experience - Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution - Active bar admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar - 10+ years of experience in real estate law, with significant transactional experience at a law firm and/or in-house - Demonstrated experience leading and negotiating joint venture agreements and complex real estate transactions - Experience in affordable housing, LIHTC transactions, and real estate finance strongly preferred - Experience advising developers, sponsors, or equity partners is a plus Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Deep understanding of joint venture structures, partnership economics, and real estate transaction frameworks - Working knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (Section 42), tax-exempt bonds, and affordable housing regulations - Strong ability to identify legal risks and develop practical, business-oriented solutions - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail - Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization - Proven ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders - Collaborative mindset with a commitment to mentorship and team development - Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders - Embodiment of the Walker Way in approach to work: caring, collaborative, tenacious, driven, and insightful ​ This position has an estimated base salary of $200,000 - $220,000 plus a discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. #LI-CR1 #LI-Hybrid What We Offer  - The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners - Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include: - 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. SPAM Please be wary of recruitment scams. An indication of a scam might be a request for sensitive or bank information at the time of application or emails coming from a non walkerdunlop.com email address. Please call us at 301.215.5500, if you have any concerns about information requested during or after the application process. 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.

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure across platforms including Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365, Purview, Box, and Cisco Email Security • Manage and optimize enterprise cloud and SaaS services to ensure reliability, performance, and availability • Automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources • Implement monitoring and observability solutions to proactively identify and resolve performance issues and service disruptions • Support data governance and compliance initiatives, including management of tools such as Microsoft Purview • Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of operational processes • Partner with Information Security to ensure adherence to security policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards • Use tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, and Confluence for work tracking, documentation, and knowledge sharing • Contribute to and uphold cloud architecture standards, infrastructure guidelines, and operational best practices • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers • Maintain clear and accurate documentation of systems, configurations, and procedures • Participate in an on-call rotation to support 24/7 infrastructure operations • Perform other duties as assigned

Role Description As a Senior QA Engineer, you will help shape the future of our Loan Origination and Servicing platform — ensuring the quality, reliability, and trustworthiness of systems that power complex financial decisions. You will embed a critical-thinking, automation-first mindset into our development process, partnering closely with Product and Engineering to identify risks early and define meaningful quality standards. Your work will extend beyond defect detection — you will help build a culture where quality is engineered from the start. Primary Responsibilities - Analyze functional and technical requirements to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risks early in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). - Develop a deep understanding of business objectives and user journeys to validate that solutions meet real-world needs. - Design and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, automated, integration, and regression testing. - Implement scalable automated testing frameworks and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable releases. - Define, track, and evolve clear quality metrics that promote transparency and continuous improvement. - Communicate actionable quality insights to Engineering, Product Management, and business stakeholders to support data-driven decisions. - Evaluate and recommend appropriate testing tools and approaches based on scalability and long-term maintainability. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications - 6+ years of experience in software quality engineering or software development. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). - Experience building and maintaining automated UI and API test frameworks and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines. - Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies. - Experience in real estate finance or financial services preferred. Requirements - Strong knowledge of business-driven and risk-based testing methodologies, with the ability to prioritize testing efforts based on impact and risk. - Proficiency in UI and API testing approaches, including modern automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Postman). - Working knowledge of SQL and client-side technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. - Strong understanding of testing strategies across unit, integration, regression, and end-to-end levels. - Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance test design, automation, and documentation. - Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to surface issues proactively. - High degree of ownership and accountability, with a commitment to continuous improvement. - Collaborative mindset grounded in professionalism, respect, and thoughtful partnership. - Ability to work independently, provide early feedback, and adapt to evolving priorities in an Agile environment. - 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. Benefits - The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners. - Comprehensive benefit options that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include: - 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.

• Analyze functional and technical requirements to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risks early in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) • Develop a deep understanding of business objectives and user journeys • Design and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, automated, integration, and regression testing • Implement scalable automated testing frameworks and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines • Define, track, and evolve clear quality metrics • Communicate actionable quality insights to Engineering, Product Management, and business stakeholders • Evaluate and recommend appropriate testing tools and approaches based on scalability and long-term maintainability • Perform other duties as assigned

• Provide Tier I–III support for LAN/WAN-related issues • Configure, administer, and maintain Cisco networking technologies, including routers and switches supporting critical business applications • Configure and manage firewall policies and threat protection using Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) • Design, implement, and maintain secure network access using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) • Deploy and support zero-trust network access solutions using Cisco Secure Access • Manage and execute network-related projects, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and standards for scalability, security, and performance • Lead troubleshooting efforts, including diagnosis, resolution, escalation, and implementation of workaround solutions • Provide advanced technical support and mentorship to peers and internal teams • Participate in an on-call rotation to support operational and project-related needs • Track, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities identified by the Information Security team • Perform other duties as assigned

• Serve as the primary relationship lead for a defined portfolio of clients, ensuring continuity across business unit handoffs. • Develop a deep understanding of each client’s portfolio, investment strategy, and financing objectives to deliver proactive, strategic engagement. • Identify, qualify, and advance financing and refinancing opportunities across assigned accounts. • Drive account expansion through cross-selling Walker & Dunlop’s full suite of services. • Lead onboarding and ongoing adoption of the WDSuite platform, ensuring alignment to client goals and measurable value realization. • Translate client feedback into actionable insights for the Product team. • Partner closely with Producers and internal stakeholders to align on account strategy, engagement timing, and opportunity development. • Contribute to the development of scalable account management best practices and playbooks. • Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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

• Lead and scale our Analytics and Data Science functions within the Data organization • Empower high-performing teams across Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Data Science to deliver insights that drive measurable business outcomes • Partner closely with Data Engineering, Product, and Business leaders • Embed data-driven decision-making into the core of the enterprise • Define and articulate the technical and strategic vision for Analytics and Data Science • Oversee the development and deployment of advanced analytics, predictive models, experimentation frameworks, and business intelligence solutions • Lead, mentor, and develop Analytics and Data Science leaders • Ensure transparency in priorities, progress, and outcomes • Establish and uphold high standards for analytics quality, governance, KPIs, best practices, and service-level expectations

• Lead the architecture, design and delivery of scalable, high-quality web applications across new and existing product lines • Own major initiatives end-to-end — from technical vision and architecture through development, deployment and long-term evolution • Define and evolve our core technology stack (Python, FastAPI, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes), establishing best practices and engineering standards • Drive architectural decisions across services, APIs, data models and infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability and maintainability • Partner with Product Management, Product Design and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into durable, well-structured technical solutions • Champion engineering excellence in performance, reliability, observability, testing strategy and CI/CD maturity • Lead code reviews, mentor engineers and foster a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement • Contribute to hiring, onboarding and technical talent development • Identify and mitigate technical risk, balancing long-term architectural health with near-term business priorities • Perform other duties as assigned