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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 - $140,000 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.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners
- Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 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.
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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 - $140,000 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.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners
- Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Engineer
Align your degree to the QA role
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the QA Engineer position. A degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems strengthens your specialty occupation case more than a general business or unrelated technical degree.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
QA Engineers typically file under SOC code 15-1253. Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull certified LCA records for that code by employer and location, identifying which companies have an active pattern of sponsoring this specific role.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify enrollment, so filtering for enrolled employers before your H-1B cap gap closes removes a critical compliance risk. Migrate Mate surfaces employer E-Verify status and LCA filing history so you can qualify candidates before applying.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating
DOL assigns your prevailing wage at Level I through IV based on experience and job duties. Your offer must meet the certified LCA wage, so check the OFLC Wage Search for the QA Engineer wage at your employer's worksite ZIP code before accepting any offer.
Ask about worksite location in the LCA
If your QA role involves client sites or remote work in a different metro area than your employer's office, the employer must file an amended LCA covering each worksite. Confirm this before your petition is filed to avoid an RFE on worksite documentation.
Document your QA methodology credentials
USCIS scrutinizes whether QA roles truly require a specialty degree. Certifications like ISTQB, CSTE, or formal test automation training paired with your degree transcript help establish that the position demands theoretical and practical knowledge beyond general IT skills.
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Find Quality Assurance Engineer JobsQuality Assurance Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Generic QA roles that accept any degree or substitute experience freely are more likely to receive an RFE from USCIS challenging the specialty occupation designation. The job description should specify the degree requirement explicitly.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Quality Assurance Engineers?
Software companies, financial services firms, healthcare technology providers, and defense contractors are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for QA Engineers. You can review certified LCA records by SOC code on the OFLC Wage Search to identify which employers have filed for this role. Migrate Mate also filters active job listings by employers with documented H-1B filing history for QA positions.
What happens to my H-1B status if my QA role shifts to fully remote?
Remote work changes require your employer to file an amended LCA covering each location where you'll work, with a posted notice at each worksite. If you move to a new metropolitan statistical area, the prevailing wage level may also change. USCIS expects the LCA to reflect your actual worksite, so notify your employer's immigration team before any permanent worksite change takes effect.
Can my employer transfer me between QA projects without filing an amended H-1B petition?
Project transfers within the same worksite location and at the same wage level generally don't require an amended petition, as long as the core duties remain substantially the same. A shift from manual testing to a lead automation engineering role with significantly different duties and a new title may constitute a material change requiring an amendment filed with USCIS before the new assignment starts.
How do I verify that a QA Engineer job posting is genuinely open to H-1B sponsorship?
Check whether the employer has a certified LCA on file for that role using the OFLC Wage Search, which shows recent DOL filings by employer name and job title. Postings that say 'sponsorship available' without any LCA history may reflect aspirational language rather than an established process. Targeting employers with a documented history of sponsoring QA Engineers reduces the risk of an offer that stalls at the petition stage.
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