Senior Database Administrator, Automation & AI

US Bank

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Saint Paul, MN
Salary
$105,400–$124,000 / yr
Posted
29 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 25, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $157k
This role $115k
$95k most similar roles pay here $200k

This role pays less than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $123,187–$190,062 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $115k versus about $157k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About US Bank

U.S. Bank (U.S. Bancorp) is the fifth-largest bank in the United States, providing retail banking, corporate and commercial banking, wealth management, and payment services to millions of customers. Industry: Banking & Financial Services

US Bank currently has 30 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,765–$140,900 across 29 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Database Administrator, Automation & AI

The Sr. Database Administrator (Automation & AI- (DB2/PostgreSQL) is responsible for engineering, automating, and modernizing enterprise database platforms across DB2 and PostgreSQL environments. This role involves designing and optimizing database environments on-premises, in the cloud, and in hybrid configurations while building automation frameworks to streamline operations like provisioning, patching, and upgrades. The candidate will develop self-service capabilities, implement Infrastructure-as-Code standards, and integrate AI-driven solutions for incident triage and capacity forecasting. Key technologies include Python, Ansible, Terraform, Shell scripting, APIs, Git, and CI/CD pipelines within Azure and AWS environments. The role focuses on solving operational challenges by reducing manual toil, improving reliability, and enhancing observability through advanced automation engineering. Essential skills include Linux administration, database replication, high availability, and the application of machine learning-assisted operations to transform traditional database management practices.

What you'll do

  • Design, administer, and optimize enterprise IBM DB2 and PostgreSQL database environments across hybrid cloud platforms.
  • Develop automation frameworks using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and Shell scripting to streamline database operations.
  • Automate critical processes including server provisioning, patching, upgrades, certificate management, and compliance checks.
  • Build self-service capabilities for engineering teams to provision and manage database environments with minimal manual intervention.
  • Lead database migrations, modernization initiatives, and high-availability implementations to improve platform resiliency.
  • Implement AI-driven solutions for incident triage, root cause analysis, capacity forecasting, and performance diagnostics.
  • Establish Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards and Git-based workflows across Azure and AWS environments.
  • Drive continuous improvement by reducing operational toil and implementing self-healing automation solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 6 years of experience with tools, facilities, and techniques for managing and administering data.
  • Strong expertise in administering IBM DB2 UDB and PostgreSQL databases (preferred).
  • Advanced proficiency in Python development and automation engineering (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with Ansible, Terraform, Git, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices (preferred).
  • Deep understanding of Linux administration, database replication, clustering, high availability, and disaster recovery (preferred).
  • Experience designing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions in cloud and hybrid environments (preferred).
  • Knowledge of AI/GenAI technologies and familiarity with Azure, AWS, and Datadog (preferred).

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