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.

Must-Have Qualifications

Background and Education:

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Developer, Database Developer, or similar role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working in or supporting financial services or regulated environments preferred.

Technology Expertise:

• Strong expertise in SQL database development, administration, and design.
• Experience with MySQL and/or Microsoft SQL Server; exposure to Snowflake strongly preferred.
• Advanced SQL skills, including query optimization, performance tuning, and complex data modeling.
• Experience designing and supporting ETL workflows and data integration across heterogeneous systems.
• Familiarity with Git and version-controlled development workflows.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work for extended periods at a desk using a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds if/when necessary.
• Routine use of telephone and email.
• Office-based role with potential travel to conferences, events, and satellite offices as needed.

Benefits

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

• 100% employer-covered medical benefits and HRA account 
• Dental & vision plans 
• Generous PTO + 10 NYSE company holidays per year 
• 401K with company match program
• Free onsite parking
• Company-provided laptop and required technology
• Access to an on-site gym (free of charge)
• Weekly vehicle detailing (at additional cost)