SQL Developer and Database Admin

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

POSITION : SQL Developer and Database Admin

Location : Fort Lauderdale – HQ

FLSA Classification : Exempt

Who We Are

At Sound Income Group , our mission is to help independent financial professionals and their clients thrive, especially those approaching or in retirement. We provide a full suite of resources across financial education, investment strategies, marketing, and practice management to support long-term success.

We foster a collaborative, performance-driven culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. If you’re enthusiastic about making a measurable impact in the financial services space, we invite you to grow with us.

Position Summary

The DQL Developer & Database Administrator is a hands-on technical role responsible for designing, building, and maintaining Sound Income Group’s first in-house SQL database environment. This position is approximately 80% SQL development and data engineering and 20% database administration , with a strong emphasis on building scalable, well-governed data solutions from the ground up.

This role will partner closely with internal stakeholders across Technology, Operations, Finance, and Leadership to translate business requirements into reliable, high-performance database structures and workflows. The ideal candidate is methodical, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning database architecture, performance optimization, and data processes in a regulated, financial-services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and data structures to support reporting, analytics, and business operations.
• Lead the build-out of Sound Income Group’s internal SQL database server, including schema design, data modeling, and foundational processes.
• Perform database administration functions (approximately 20%), including monitoring performance, managing access and permissions, ensuring data integrity, and supporting backups and recovery.
• Develop and manage ETL processes and data integrations across multiple systems and platforms.
• Analyze and tune database performance, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business goals and translate them into scalable, compliant technical solutions.
• Plan, organize, and manage technical projects, including defining timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring successful delivery; exposure to Scrum or Scaled Agile methodologies is preferred.
• Establish documentation, standards, and best practices for database development, version control, and ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure database solutions align with internal security policies, data governance standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to financial services.
• Serve as a technical leader and subject-matter expert for SQL and data-related initiatives, providing guidance and direction as the function matures.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities, technologies, and business needs while maintaining system reliability and accuracy.

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Benefits

We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional and personal well-being, including :