Engineering Manager

Walker & Dunlop

4d•$190,000 - $215,000•Remote

About The Position

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 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 an Engineering Manager, you will lead the technical delivery of software solutions from concept through production. You will own the planning, design, and execution of technical initiatives while remaining hands-on as a senior individual contributor. Partnering closely with a Product Manager, you will translate product vision into clear technical requirements, provide accurate estimates, guide agile execution, and continuously improve engineering practices. You will also foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on quality, scalability, and business impact.

Requirements

6+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years in an engineering leadership role
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience designing and building public APIs using OpenAPI specifications and service-level contracts
Experience working with mapping and location-based libraries (e.g., Mapbox)
Proven experience coaching, mentoring, and developing engineers
Experience with Amazon Web Services, event-driven architectures, and client-facing data applications
Strong proficiency in modern web application architecture, including frontend, backend, and API design
Advanced expertise in Python (3.5+) and experience guiding teams working within a Python-based stack
Deep understanding of testing strategies across the software lifecycle, from unit to end-to-end testing
Ability to leverage AI tooling for writing technical design documents, software development and testing
Solid grasp of Agile principles, iterative delivery, and continuous feedback loops
Strong architectural judgment, with the ability to balance scalability, maintainability, and technical debt
Sound decision-making skills and comfort navigating ambiguity
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in the real estate domain is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and support a cross-functional team of Frontend, Backend/API, and Quality Assurance engineers to achieve team objectives and milestones
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from ideation and planning through development, testing, customer feedback, and iteration
Collaborate with Product Managers to break down features into technical requirements and delivery plans
Provide architectural and design direction, manage technical debt, and promote engineering best practices
Proactively identify and implement improvements across the full technology stack
Build and maintain backend systems using Python, Airflow, PostgreSQL, and Kafka
Partner with Product Owners, Data Engineers, and Data Scientists to expose and integrate data within web applications
Collaborate with other Engineering Managers on cross-team initiatives such as CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and front-end logging
Lead agile ceremonies and support effective team execution
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

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™
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