Senior QA Engineer

Department

WDTech - R&D

Introduction

We are Walker & Dunlop, one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling owners and operators to realize vibrant communities. Our commitment is to create meaningful social, environmental, and economic change.

Department Overview

WDTech is W&D’s in‑house technology team, composed of highly skilled professionals who lead in real estate data, data science, and technology. WDTech Engineering builds solutions that impact our products and the broader organization, driven by innovation and a passion to disrupt the traditional real‑estate industry.

The Impact You Will Have

As a Senior QA Engineer, you will help shape the future of our Loan Origination and Servicing platform by ensuring quality, reliability, and trustworthiness of complex financial systems. You will embed a critical‑thinking, automation‑first mindset, partnering with Product and Engineering to identify risks early, define quality standards, and 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 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, prioritizing testing based on impact and risk.
• Proficiency in UI and API testing approaches and modern automation frameworks (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 a proactive approach to surfacing issues.
• 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.
• Self‑awareness of ownership, willingness to take on challenges, and patience when learning new processes.
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in working with colleagues and stakeholders.

What We Offer

• You will have the opportunity to accelerate your career in a rapidly growing organization.
• Agile working environment with flexible hours and location, career advancement, and competitive compensation.
• Family‑friendly company culture with social activities that foster community.
• Pension scheme and 100% complimentary confidential mental health services.

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, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.