
XML Automation Engineer - GCP (ID: 4122)
Key Skills
Job Description
- Develop, maintain, and optimize XQuery and XPath logic for XML-based data synchronization and validation.
- Work with XML databases such as MarkLogic, BaseX, and eXist-db to ensure data consistency, accuracy, performance, and reliability.
- Design and maintain XML data models, queries, and validation mechanisms.
- Automate deployment, configuration, and operational processes using DevOps practices.
- Support the packaging, release, and deployment of platform components, including RPM packaging.
- Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot XML data synchronization and validation issues.
- Support monitoring and day-to-day operations of cloud-based systems running on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Use Ansible and shell scripting to automate configuration management and operational tasks.
- Work in Linux environments to maintain system reliability and operational stability.
- 6–8 years of professional experience, as specified in the requirement.
- Strong hands-on experience with XQuery and XPath.
- Solid experience working with XML databases such as MarkLogic, BaseX, or eXist-db.
- Strong understanding of XML data modeling, querying, transformation, and validation.
- Experience with DevOps practices, deployment automation, and configuration management.
- Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud operations.
- Experience with Linux administration and operational troubleshooting.
- Develop and troubleshoot complex XQuery and XPath expressions.
- Analyze XML data structures and resolve data consistency and synchronization issues.
- Automate operational workflows using Ansible and Bash scripting.
- Support software packaging, release management, and deployment processes, including RPM packaging.
- Monitor cloud-based applications and investigate production issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability.
- Work with Java-based applications involving XML processing and integration, where required.
- An opportunity to work on XML-based data automation and cloud platform operations.
- Exposure to Google Cloud Platform, DevOps automation, and XML database technologies.
- Opportunities to improve data synchronization, validation, monitoring, and operational reliability.
- A collaborative technical environment focused on automation, troubleshooting, and platform stability.
- The opportunity to contribute to scalable and reliable cloud-based data processing solutions.
Core Responsibilities
The XML Automation Engineer will develop and optimize XQuery and XPath logic for XML-based data synchronization and validation. They will also manage cloud-based operations on GCP, automate deployment workflows, and perform root cause analysis for system reliability.
Requirements
Candidates must have 6-8 years of professional experience with strong hands-on expertise in XQuery, XPath, and XML database technologies. Proficiency in Linux administration, DevOps practices, and Google Cloud Platform is required to support operational stability.
About STAFIDE
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquartered in the Netherlands, STAFIDE specializes in Niche Tech Recruitment across Europe, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities in the IT sector. Our data-driven recruitment model ensures the ideal match between candidates and employers, enhancing both skill alignment and cultural fit. With a strong focus on Skill-Based Hiring, we provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the organization—whether for permanent positions or temporary assignments (interim opdrachten) like secondment (detachering)—strengthening employer branding for our clients as a recruitment company (uitzendbureau). In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, we recognize the unique challenges companies face in sourcing highly skilled talent. Our advanced, AI-driven talent intelligence system (ATS) is specifically designed to prioritize Skill-Based Hiring for niche IT roles, empowering organizations to address talent shortages by identifying professionals with the expertise to drive innovation and growth. Whether you’re a company in search of exceptional talent or a professional seeking your next ICT role, STAFIDE is your strategic recruitment (werving en selectie) partner. Our deep expertise in the Dutch market, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, makes us the preferred choice for all your recruitment needs.