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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Walker & Dunlop - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Redis, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Strategies of Testing, UML, Openapi, Caching, Backend, Fastapi, Vue.js, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Event Sourcing, Api Design, Docker - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=426c34fade31c3a8 ## About the Role 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * 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 This position has an estimated base salary of $160,000 - $180,000 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. ## Description * 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 ## Related Videos - [Recruitment Reinvented: Bold strategies and the $10K signing incentive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1068-recruitment-reinvented-bold-strategies-and-the-10k-signing-incentive) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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