Job Description

Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 Months (Contract)

Experience: 6–8 Years

We are seeking an experienced Senior Arbortext Developer to design and deliver a Proof of Concept (PoC) for an AI-powered customization within PTC Arbortext Editor 8.3.x

This role focuses on building a docked AI side panel that enhances authoring workflows by analyzing XML content, providing intelligent suggestions, and enabling safe, text-only updates while preserving XML integrity.

Key Responsibilities

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  Design and implement a docked side panel UI within Arbortext Editor
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  Use the Arbortext Object Model (AOM) to extract, navigate, and map XML content
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  Integrate secure HTTPS communication with an AI backend (or stubbed service)
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  Display AI-generated suggestions with rationale and enable navigation/highlighting in documents
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  Implement user actions such as:
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    Analyze document / selection
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    Accept or reject suggestions
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  Apply accepted changes safely while maintaining XML structure and ensuring reliable undo/redo
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  Handle backend errors gracefully to avoid workflow disruption
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  Detect and communicate stale suggestions after document edits
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  Package the solution as an APTCUSTOM (ZIP) compatible with existing customizations
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  Document technical constraints, risks, and provide a go/no-go recommendation

Deliverables

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  Working Arbortext 8.3.x customization package (APTCUSTOM ZIP)
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  Fully functional PoC demonstrating:
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    Content analysis
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    Suggestion display
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    Navigation & highlighting
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    Accept/reject workflow
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  Technical findings report (feasibility, risks, constraints, HTTPS/certificate requirements)
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  Complete source code with build and packaging documentation

Required Skills & Experience

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  Strong experience with PTC Arbortext Editor customization & deployment
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  Expertise in Java & XML technologies (XML, XSL, FO, JAXP, JAXB)
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  Hands-on experience with Arbortext Object Model (AOM) or equivalent APIs
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  Experience building UI extensions / docked panels in desktop authoring tools
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  Knowledge of secure HTTP(S) integrations, certificates, and trust stores
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  Solid understanding of XML authoring environments and safe content modification
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  Strong troubleshooting mindset with a focus on risk-driven prototyping