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 [email protected] 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.