Full-Time
Senior Software Developer
Berkadia
1,001-5,000 employees
Integrated commercial real estate investment services
No salary listed
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Ambler, PA, USA
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Bachelor's
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- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 3 – 5 years of developing software experience in a commercial software development environment
- Minimum of 3 years leading a software development team of 3 or more people
- Proven ability to design and develop large scale, complex applications
- Strong experience with Scrum methodology and Agile practices
- Open Source technologies
- Building web services and RESTful services
- Version Control, Build & Release Management tools using Open Source tools
- Relational and non-relational databases
- Building world-class web applications using the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular.js, Node.js)
- Prior experience in product development background preferred
- Deep knowledge and experience in practices like TDD, CI and CD
- An understanding of DevOps methodologies
- Strong leadership, time management, problem solving skills and resource administration
- Knowledge of various design patterns
- Extremely proficient and passionate about following Agile Engineering practices (e.g. XP/FDD/DDD)
- Ability to work in an environment with high degree of ambiguity (previous start-up like experience could be helpful)
- Exhibit a high level of individual initiative and ownership
- Passionate, Self-motivated and driven, with keen attention to detail, action-and-results oriented
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as strong logical, analytical, problem solving skills and reporting skills
- Able to present ideas in user-friendly language
- Analyzes requirements and collaborates with the product owner, team members or architects
- Implements designs with little or no assistance required.
- Writes accurate production-quality code
- Builds and tests code to validate functionality against requirements and to ensure full unit test coverage.
- Participates in peer code reviews, both as a submitter and a reviewer.
- Thoroughly documents code and design.
- Accurately estimates and tracks personal work.
- Proactively raises issues and communicates accurate status to project managers.
- Works effectively in an iterative, incremental software development lifecycle wherein priorities, requirements and scope evolve, sometimes rapidly, over time and often mid-project.
- Assists in the development and presentation of manuals, user guides, and other materials relating to client products.
- May provide staff and clients with training and technical assistance relating to new, existing, and revised products.
- Responsible for conveying an understanding of technical product functionality to clients. Provides post-release support to internal and external customers.
- Helps identify improvements in the software development lifecycle.
- Demonstrates self-development by staying current with new technology and design patterns.
Berkadia provides integrated commercial real estate services for multifamily and other properties, covering the full investment lifecycle from acquisition to disposition. It combines investment sales, mortgage banking, and loan servicing, helping clients obtain financing, originate loans, service assets, and manage dispositions using a single platform. The company uses technology, data, and analytics to streamline underwriting, closing, servicing, and asset management, delivering a seamless experience. Backed by Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, Berkadia leverages scale and relationships to offer end-to-end, data-driven financial services for institutional, private equity, and individual investors.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$361.2M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2009
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Berkadia ranked #1 Freddie Mac lender for five straight years through 2025.
- March 2026 Wisconsin and San Francisco financings show active transaction flow.
- February 2026 and April 2026 product launches expand fee-rich, cross-sold capital solutions.
What critics are saying
- Berkadia's July 2025 Houston fraud suit exposed a $24 million loss and title-control failure.
- Commercial real estate weakness crushes origination volumes before 2027 renewals reset.
- A Freddie Mac servicing or agency credit shock threatens Berkadia's core platform.
What makes Berkadia unique
- Berkadia's 2025 agency dominance: $17.34 billion GSE and HUD loans, plus Freddie Mac #1.
- July 7, 2026 hire Blake Okland deepens integrated debt, brokerage, and capital markets execution.
- Knight Frank alliance and one-stop preferred equity bundle financing, sales, and servicing.
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Company News
Blake Okland joins Berkadia as Chief Revenue Officer. New York, NY, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Berkadia, a distinguished leader in the commercial real estate sector, announced today that Blake Okland has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer, bringing nearly three decades of leadership experience in multifamily capital markets, mortgage banking, investment sales, and strategic growth to Berkadia. Okland will report to Berkadia EVP - Production and Capital Markets Hilary Provinse and will serve on Berkadia's Management Committee. "With Berkadia's mortgage banking and investment sales platform growth, we were well-positioned to add a leader of Blake's stature and experience to build on our momentum and elevate our market presence even further," said Berkadia EVP - Production and Capital Markets Hilary Provinse. "Blake's deep industry knowledge and proven ability to unify and scale business lines make him an outstanding addition to our leadership team." In this role, Okland will be responsible for client growth, relationships, and leading the strategic direction of Berkadia's investment sales and mortgage banking platforms. In addition to accelerating the growth of Berkadia's national debt origination, international alliance with Knight Frank, and property brokerage businesses, Okland will be working to further integrate the capital markets platforms, while seamlessly delivering exceptional service and client satisfaction. Okland joins Berkadia following senior executive roles across the multifamily and capital markets sectors at Cushman & Wakefield, Greystone, Newmark, and ARA where he has led large national teams, driven platform integration, and spearheaded major business expansion initiatives. Okland's appointment comes during a period of exceptional momentum for Berkadia's mortgage banking and investment sales platforms. Over the past decade, Berkadia's annual mortgage banking origination volume has grown from $10.5 billion in 2013 to nearly $35 billion in 2025. During the same period, investment sales volume increased from $4.1 billion in 2013 to a combined $30 billion in 2024 and 2025. Together, these results underscore the strength and versatility of the platform Okland will now lead. "I'm honored to be joining Berkadia at such an exciting and pivotal moment for the company," says Okland. "The organization's commitment to continuous innovation and client service is unmatched in the industry. I look forward to working closely with the mortgage banking and investment sales platforms and partner with producers across Berkadia to expand our capabilities and continue delivering exceptional value to our clients." Berkadia recently announced that it was ranked the #1 GSE and HUD Lender by total volume in 2025*. Berkadia was also recognized as the #1 Freddie Mac Lender by Volume, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has earned this distinction. *Based on Berkadia's total production volumes released by Fannie Mae Multifamily ($7.04B) and Freddie Mac Multifamily ($10.3B) for 2025. Page Lowry Berkadia 2153281685 [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Alabama Business Reporter do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Brazos Residential announces promotion of Cliff Davis to Junior Partner. Jun 18, 2026, 18:32 ET DALLAS, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Brazos Residential is pleased to announce the promotion of Cliff Davis to Junior Partner, recognizing his significant contributions to the firm's growth and investment platform since joining the company in 2022. Davis joined Brazos Residential as an Investment Professional and has since assumed an increasingly influential role across the firm's acquisitions, capital markets, investor relations, and asset management functions. Throughout his tenure, he has been directly involved in evaluating and executing investment opportunities, arranging debt and equity financing, and supporting strategic initiatives across the company's expanding multifamily portfolio. His promotion reflects both the impact he has made within the organization and the confidence the firm places in his long-term leadership and continued contributions to the business. "Cliff has become an integral part of our organization and someone we rely on across many facets of the business," said James Roberts, President and Co-Founder of Brazos Residential. "As our first hire, Cliff's work ethic, commitment to excellence, and dedication to our mission embody what Brazos Residential stands for. His contributions have helped shape our growth, and this promotion is well deserved." "Cliff approaches the business with a high level of professionalism and discipline," said Will Hancock, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Brazos Residential. "He has earned the trust of our team, partners, and investors through consistent execution and sound judgment. We are excited to welcome him into this leadership role and look forward to his continued impact on the future of the company." Prior to joining Brazos Residential, Davis worked at Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, where he was involved in underwriting, originations, and the execution of multifamily financing transactions, while also assisting in the sourcing and evaluation of investment opportunities. Earlier in his career, he served as a Credit Analyst at Benchmark Bank. Davis earned a degree in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin and currently resides in Dallas, Texas. The promotion underscores Brazos Residential's continued commitment to developing talent from within and building an institutional-quality platform positioned for sustained long-term growth. As the company continues to expand its footprint across the Sun Belt, leadership development remains a core component of its strategy for creating value for investors, residents, and partners. About Brazos Residential Brazos Residential is a vertically integrated multifamily investment and property management platform headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2022 without institutional backing, the firm has grown into a fully integrated real estate operating platform encompassing investment management, property management through Brazos Residential Management, and construction management through Brazos Construction Management. The company currently manages over $800 million in assets under management across more than 7,000 apartment units and employs more than 200 professionals. Brazos focuses on workforce and Class B/C multifamily housing in high-growth Sun Belt markets, with a strategic emphasis on acquiring attainable housing located near major employment centers. Through its vertically integrated operating model, Brazos seeks to preserve and improve naturally occurring affordable housing while delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns for institutional and private capital partners. SOURCE Brazos Residential
Berkadia, a distinguished leader in the commercial real estate sector, announced today that it secured a $82.1 million loan to refinance Render Legacy... Read More
Berkadia launches Proprietary Preferred Equity offering behind its own-originated Freddie Mac Conventional loans. GlobeNewswire | Berkadia Today at 7:39am PDT New York, NY, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Berkadia, a distinguished leader in the commercial real estate sector, announced today that it now offers access to proprietary preferred equity, in a one-stop-shop format, behind its own-originated Freddie Mac Conventional loans. Through this new authorized offering, clients can secure both a senior loan and preferred equity under one roof, streamlining the experience throughout the life of the loan. This approval further underscores Berkadia's position as a trusted leader in housing finance and expands the firm's ability to deliver innovative, end-to-end capital solutions for multifamily sponsors nationwide. "Berkadia's decades-long relationship with Freddie Mac has allowed us to consistently deliver customized, flexible financing solutions for our clients," said SVP - Capital Markets Mike Cale. "With this new offering, sponsors can now turn to Berkadia for both the senior loan and preferred equity behind a Freddie loan, accessing the full capital stack through a single, integrated platform." Berkadia Proprietary Preferred Equity behind Freddie Mac Conventional loans is available immediately to all eligible borrowers. * Preferred equity amounts generally range from $5 million and up with a fixed-rate structure. * Proceeds may be used for acquisition or refinance. * Eligible properties include standard multifamily housing, student housing, manufactured housing communities, and affordable housing, * Borrowers must first qualify for a Freddie Mac Conventional senior loan. * Early rate lock and index lock options may be available subject to Freddie Mac approval. Berkadia remains committed to serving as a reliable, solutions-oriented partner to investors, developers, and owners, helping them navigate evolving market conditions and deliver new and rehabilitated rental housing nationwide. Page Lowry Berkadia 2153281685 [email protected] This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact GlobeNewswire directly.
Berkadia negotiates sale, $69M financing for Wisconsin multifamily properties. News | February 19, 2026 | Jasmine Kilman Chicago & Midwest + Apartment Buildings Berkadia announced the sale of Cobblestone Creek and Fountain Ridge, two multifamily properties located in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Senior Managing Director Pete Evans of Berkadia Chicago and Senior Director Richard Evans of Berkadia Milwaukee led the transaction on behalf of the seller. "The significant recent and expanding investments from ULINE, Lilly, Haribo, Microsoft, retail, and the healthcare sector have created one of the strongest economic growth corridors and stable tax bases in the country," said Evans. Senior Managing Directors Laura Cathlina and Chris Blechschmidt and Senior Director Emily Stang of Berkadia Chicago arranged $69.042 million in acquisition financing through Freddie Mac on behalf of the buyer, Illinois-based Santefort Real Estate Group. Cobblestone Creek, available for the first time, is a four-building, 164-unit value-add multifamily community located at 9300 Prairie Ridge Blvd. Fountain Ridge, also available for the first time, is a 13-building, 262-unit, value-add multifamily community located at 8929 83rd Street. Join Apartmentbuildings on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Joe's Live in Rosemont, IL, for the Connect Midwest Multifamily Trends conference.