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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Database Administrator (Automation & AI- (DB2/PostgreSQL) - **Company:** U.S. Bank, National Association - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,400.0 - $124,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adaptable Database Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cluster Analysis, Databases, Continuous Integration, IBM DB2, Database Development, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Datadog, SSL Certificate Management, Cloud Platform System, Universal Database (UDB), System Availability, Grafana, Git, Git Flow, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Database Replication, Terraform - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://usbank.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/US_Bank_Careers/job/Saint-Paul-MN/Sr-Database-Administrator--Automation---AI---DB2-PostgreSQL-_2026-0025089 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience -At least 6 years experience with tools, facilities and techniques for managing and administering data. Preferred Skills/Experience * Strong expertise administering IBM DB2 UDB and PostgreSQL databases, including installation, configuration, upgrades, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security hardening. * Advanced proficiency in Python development and automation engineering with experience building scalable operational frameworks. * Hands-on experience with Ansible, Terraform, Git, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. * Deep understanding of Linux administration, database replication technologies, clustering, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies. * Experience designing and implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions in cloud and hybrid environments. * Knowledge of AI/GenAI technologies, machine learning-assisted operations, and intelligent automation applications for database management. * Familiarity with Azure, AWS, cloud-native database platforms, observability tools (Datadog), and monitoring solutions. * Strong communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and ownership mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive operational innovation. ## Description The Sr. Database Administrator (Automation & AI) is responsible for engineering, automating, and modernizing enterprise database platforms across DB2 and PostgreSQL environments. This role combines advanced database administration expertise with software engineering, AI-driven operations, Infrastructure-as-Code, and cloud platform automation to improve reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is passionate about eliminating manual processes through automation and leveraging AI technologies to transform database operations., * Design, administer, and optimize enterprise IBM DB2 UDB and PostgreSQL database environments across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid platforms. * Develop and maintain automation frameworks using Python, Ansible, Terraform, Shell scripting, and APIs to streamline database operations. * Automate critical processes including server provisioning, database deployments, patching, upgrades, certificate management, backup validation, and compliance checks. * Build self-service capabilities that enable users and engineering teams to provision and manage database environments with minimal manual intervention. * Lead database upgrades, migrations, modernization initiatives, and high-availability implementations to improve platform resiliency. * Implement and support AI-driven operational solutions for incident triage, root cause analysis, capacity forecasting, performance diagnostics, and runbook generation. * Establish and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards, Git-based workflows, and cloud-native database deployment practices across Azure and AWS environments. * Drive continuous improvement by reducing operational toil, improving service reliability, enhancing observability, and implementing self-healing automation solutions. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [Postgres in the Age of AI (and Devin)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1042-postgres-in-the-age-of-ai-and-devin) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)