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Walker & Dunlop · 3 months ago

Principal Enterprise Architect

Walker & Dunlop is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change. As a Principal Enterprise Architect, you will drive the architecture and planning of the Software and Data ecosystem, enhancing productivity and efficiency through the delivery of high-quality products and services.

Commercial Real EstateConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesReal Estate Investment
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Responsibilities

Collaborate with leadership in Product and Engineering to understand, define and design technical solutions to organization-wide problems
Collaborate with development teams, Product Managers, and other stakeholders to establish a technical “North Star” for products and create a structured plan on how to get there
Investigate and architect approaches to model and centralize business workflows from Salesforce and Microsoft Excel to sleek and modern web applications
Initiate and lead the Data Modeling Council to create uniform first-class citizen data objects across our Data ecosystem
Enforce architectural standards, patterns and best principles to ensure consistency, maintainability and quality across our products
Research, evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve system performance, scalability and security
Provide insight into team performance and delivery quality through regular metrics evaluation, code review and architectural audits
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Enterprise ArchitectureData ModelingCloud TechnologiesProgramming LanguagesOLAPOLTP SystemsSoftware Development LifecycleAgile MethodologiesCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
10+ years of experience developing distributed cloud software and data at scale
3+ years of experience directly as an Enterprise Architect
Experience in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) domain
Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript) and deep understanding of architectural and data modeling patterns
Expertise with both Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) and Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) systems
Experience leading Data Modeling groups and executing on roadmaps to standardize data models
Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and Agile Methodologies
Strong understanding of cloud technologies, services and architecture
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
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

Preferred

Advanced degree is a plus

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

Company

Walker & Dunlop

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Walker & Dunlop is a commercial real estate finance and advisory firm that creates strong capital markets and investment sales capabilities.

H1B Sponsorship

Walker & Dunlop has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (4)
2023 (1)
2022 (5)
2021 (7)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.23B
Key Investors
Fannie MaeTYKO CapitalHudson Bay Capital Management
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $156.62M
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $170M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $400M

Leadership Team

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Willy Walker
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Howard Smith
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer and Board Member
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