Senior Software Engineer
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Senior Software Engineer shaping digital Loan Origination and Servicing platform at Walker & Dunlop. Designing scalable applications and building backend architecture in financial services.
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
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

















