Walker & Dunlop is a leading real estate finance and advisory firm specializing in capital solutions for all commercial real estate asset classes. Founded in 19
Senior Software Engineer
Location
California
Posted
24 days ago
Salary
$160K - $180K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Software Engineer
Walker & Dunlop
• 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
Job Requirements
- 6+ years of professional software development experience
- Bachelor’s 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
- 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 (DDD) 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
Benefits
- 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
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