Senior Arbortext Developer (AI Customization PoC) - 10707004

Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 Months (Contract)
Experience: 6–8 Years

Role Overview

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

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

Deliverables

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

Required Skills & Experience

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