We have a daily CSV file that needs to be converted into XML for import into our billing software. I’m trying to find someone who can build a script or process to automate this for our company. I’ve searched around but haven’t had much luck. Where’s the best place to hire someone to set this up, any suggestions for platforms or communities to look into?
Hi,
I have built CSV to XML pipelines for billing systems in the past with automation and validation.
Happy to set up something reliable and straightforward for your team.
Let me know if you want to discuss details or see a demo.
You can reach out to me on my email here
Colin
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From my experience, creating CSV to XML converters is a pretty common task. If you just need a one-time solution, platforms like Upwork or Fiverr can be great places to find freelancers who can handle this pretty quickly. You’ll want to be clear about the structure of the XML output you need, and it helps to provide a sample CSV to get things moving faster.
But, if this is for something more sensitive or a recurring need, I’d recommend platforms like Toptal or Lemon.io. They vet their developers more thoroughly, so you’re more likely to find someone with the right experience to build a robust solution.
That’s exactly the path we went down when we needed a CSV to XML converter for our ERP system. I posted on r/forhire (Reddit), and it wasn’t long before a skilled Python developer reached out and built us a clean script, complete with cron-job functionality.
If you’re comfortable with open-source solutions, GitHub Discussions or Stack Overflow with a bounty might also yield good results. You could also be in luck, if your billing software is widely used, there’s a chance someone has already created a pre-built connector that fits your needs.
Yeah, same experience here! I found a fantastic developer through r/forhire (Reddit) for a similar CSV to XML conversion job. It was a Python developer who came through with a nice, clean script that worked with cron jobs. If you’re open to using open-source tools, GitHub Discussions or posting a bounty on Stack Overflow could work too.
Plus, if your billing software is a popular one, there might even be pre-built connectors out there ready to integrate with your system saving you a lot of time.