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Job DescriptionThe 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.
Key Responsibilities- 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.
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Basic Qualifications
-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.
Location expectations
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $105,400.00 - $124,000.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- At least 6 years experience managing and administering data/databases
- Work from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week (hybrid requirement)
- Experience administering IBM DB2 UDB
- Experience administering PostgreSQL
- Advanced Python development and automation engineering experience
- Experience with Ansible
- Experience with Terraform
- Experience with Git, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with DevOps practices
- Linux administration experience
- Knowledge of database replication, clustering, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies
- Experience designing and implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions
- Familiarity with Azure and AWS cloud platforms and cloud-native database deployment practices
- Knowledge of AI/GenAI technologies and machine-learning assisted operations for database management
- Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as Datadog
- Strong communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and stakeholder influence skills
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Retirement Support — The package pairs a pension with a matched 401(k), strengthening long‑term financial security. Retirement programs and other financial safeguards are presented as comprehensive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, numerous holidays, and dedicated volunteer hours provide meaningful time away. Additional time off with tenure and options to expand PTO bolster flexibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options and wellness resources are described as robust. Health insurance is characterized as top‑notch in multiple descriptions.
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