Walker & Dunlop

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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. The Impact You Will Have 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. Education and Experience 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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. This position has an estimated base salary of $125,000 - $135,000 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-AA1 #LI-Remote What We Offer The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 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. Our experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.