Data Management SQL Developer

Overview:
Why PLS? Because You Deserve Better!®  PLS — which stands for People – Location – Service — is a leading retail provider of financial services.  The “P” comes first, because our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we recognize that it’s our exceptional team members who go above and beyond every day.  The PLS Group, headquartered in Chicago, is comprised of over 200 financial service centers in 12 states.  Through our check cashing stores, we provide consumers with convenient financial products and services to help them manage their day-to-day financial needs. Although many of our customers have banking relationships, we believe that our customers use our financial services because they are convenient, transparent, and frequently more affordable than available traditional alternatives. PLS was founded in 1997 by Bob and Dan Wolfberg, who serve as Co-Presidents.

 

Position Overview: 

Design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions to support business objectives including enhancing our business intelligence capabilities. Develop reporting systems that provide accessible information for better decision making. Develop and execute complex queries upon request for data from different functional teams. Present information through reports and visualization.

Responsibilities:
As a Data Management SQL Developer, you will use your SQL and development abilities to perform professional services in support of business intelligence and reporting systems, providing data and reports for data-driven business decisions. You will:

Translate business needs to technical specifications

Design, build and deploy BI solutions (e.g. reporting tools)

Support data analytics platforms

Collaborate with different teams to integrate systems

Develop and execute database queries and conduct analyses

Create visualizations and reports for requests from different functional teams

Develop and update technical documentation and reporting requirements

Other duties as assigned

 

 

 

Qualifications:
Job Requirements:

5+ years of experience as a SQL developer

Proven experience in developing MS SQL and Azure preferred databases for both cloud-based and on-premises environments

3+ years of experience with SQL Databases in Azure environment, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Azure Cosmos DB (or other NoSQL databases)

3+ years of experience working with complex SQL queries, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and PowerBI

Skilled at optimizing large, complicated SQL statements

Functional experience with Microsoft Excel

Familiar with data governance and quality

Capable of troubleshooting common query issues

Familiar with tools that can aid with profiling server resource usage and optimizing it

Proficient understanding of code versioning tools

Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

 

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

Benefits:

Benefits for eligible employees include medical/dental/vision, 401k, vacation, opportunities for advancement, on-going training available.

 

We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at PLS:

Communication ? Customer Focus ? Integrity and Trust ? Teamwork ? Results

 

PLS Financial Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. PLS Financial Services is a drug-free workplace. PLS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Recruiter or a member of our Human Resources team  to make arrangements. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

 

For jobs located in the City of Los Angeles, consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.