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Data Scientist

Durham, NC · Remote

$51 - $58/hr

This is a long-term contract opportunity offering remote work flexibility. We are looking for ... Develop and maintain interactive R Shiny dashboards for HEW datasets and scientific reporting ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Overview Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract ... Work with and/or develop dashboarding tools, including Power BI, Tableau, and R Shiny, to manage ...

Goldbelt Apex

Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Overview Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract ... Work with and/or develop dashboarding tools, including Power BI, Tableau, and R Shiny, to manage ...

Goldbelt Apex

Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA

Overview Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract ... Work with and/or develop dashboarding tools, including Power BI, Tableau, and R Shiny, to manage ...

Fladger Associates

Scientist III

Ridgefield, CT · On-site

Ridgefield, CT Contract Duration: 12-24 months Rate: Negot Responsibilities: * Excellent employment ... Fluency in contemporary data visualization methods like R Shiny, D3 * Data Integration: Analyzing ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA

Overview Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract ... Work with and/or develop dashboarding tools, including Power BI, Tableau, and R Shiny, to manage ...

Peraton

Data Scientist

Herndon, VA

$51K - $82K/yr

... R Shiny. * Experience working within notebook environments such as Jupyter or Zeppelin ... and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime ...

GDIT

Data Scientist Senior

Colorado Springs, CO · Hybrid

$106K - $143K/yr

... Tableau, or R Shiny. * Design and implement algorithms using languages such as Python and R ... Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role GDIT IS ...

Peraton

Data Scientist

Herndon, VA

$51K - $82K/yr

... R Shiny. * Experience working within notebook environments such as Jupyter or Zeppelin ... and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime ...

Redhorse Corporation

Data Scientist

Tampa, FL

Advanced experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, or R/Shiny ... This is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse's sole discretion.

GDIT

Data Scientist Senior

Fort Liberty, NC · Hybrid

$106K - $143K/yr

... Tableau, or R Shiny. * Design and implement algorithms using languages such as Python and R ... Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role GDIT IS ...

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Peraton

Data Scientist

Herndon, VA · On-site

$51K - $82K/yr

... R Shiny. * Experience working within notebook environments such as Jupyter or Zeppelin ... and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime ...

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How much do r shiny contract jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for r shiny contract in the United States is $85,048.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an R Shiny contractor?

An R Shiny contractor is a professional who specializes in developing interactive web applications using R Shiny, a framework for building web apps directly from R. These contractors are typically hired on a project basis to design, build, and deploy dashboards, data visualization tools, or custom analytical solutions for organizations. Their work often includes collaborating with data scientists, interpreting data requirements, and ensuring the usability and performance of Shiny applications. R Shiny contractors may also provide maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization services for existing apps.

What is the difference between R Shiny Contract vs Data Analyst?

AspectR Shiny ContractData Analyst
Required credentialsProficiency in R, Shiny, data visualizationDegree in statistics, data science, or related field
Work environmentProject-based, often remote, client-focusedOffice or remote, corporate or consulting settings
Employer/industry usageTech, healthcare, finance, consultingFinance, marketing, healthcare, retail
Search/Comparison intentFocus on contract roles involving R Shiny developmentFocus on data analysis roles using various tools

R Shiny Contract roles typically involve short-term projects requiring expertise in R and Shiny for building interactive dashboards. Data Analyst positions are broader, often requiring skills in data manipulation, visualization, and reporting across industries. While both roles involve data work, R Shiny Contract roles are specialized in R Shiny development, whereas Data Analysts may use multiple tools and techniques for data insights.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an R Shiny Contractor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an R Shiny Contractor, you need strong proficiency in R programming, experience with Shiny app development, and a solid understanding of data analysis and visualization. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, deployment tools such as Shiny Server or RStudio Connect, and relevant certifications in data science or analytics are typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help you collaborate effectively with clients and stakeholders. These abilities are crucial for delivering high-quality, interactive data applications that meet client needs and function reliably in production environments.

What are some common challenges faced by R Shiny contractors when working with client data and how can they be addressed?

R Shiny contractors often encounter challenges related to integrating and cleaning diverse client datasets, ensuring data security, and adapting Shiny applications to specific business needs. To address these, it’s important to establish clear data requirements upfront, use robust data validation techniques, and communicate regularly with clients about their data sources and security protocols. Additionally, documenting code and creating modular, scalable app components can help ensure the application remains maintainable and adaptable as client needs evolve.
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R Programmer (Washington, DC)

R Programmer (Washington, DC)

Cedent

Washington, DC • On-site

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Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Description:
Data Engineering and Advance Analytics Enablement team is looking for a R Analytics Cloud Engineer that will be playing a key role in helping on enabling Analytics Tools used for research community and supporting Analytics application migration to Cloud and bring in key transformational changes to how we deploy Analytics Tools using cloud native architecture.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assess, design, and build workflows to integrate solutions for scalable, reliable, and automated "R" analytics data science products on AWS.
  • Develop data science tool with R Shiny as the web framework and deploy the artifacts into RStudio Connect via CI/CD.
  • Design, develop, test, and support R programs to execute modeling application systems via distributed computing on AWS
  • Support business applications in deploying models into the cloud with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Support the team in the writing of deployment scripts and place a strong emphasis on automated deployment, infrastructure automation solutions, and continuous delivery processes
  • Leverage Analytics Data Platform tools (RStudio on Domino/Sagemaker, RStudio Connect), AWS services to build workflows that will support deployment of analytics applications developed in R
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for critical outages and issues
  • Strong hands-on working experience with Shell Scripting (Bash, Csh, Ksh)
  • Effective communication and technical skills
  • Develop & maintain technical documentation including system diagrams & operational procedures

Required qualifications:
  • 5+ years overall experience in IT related experience including software development, Data Scientists & DevOps functions.
  • 3+ years solid development experience in R, R packages, RStudio, RStudio Connect, RStudio Package Manager, Python, SQL, Web & Cloud Technologies
  • 2+ years of experience with AWS services supporting data science and analytics (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, Sagemaker, Glue)
  • 2+ years of relevant working experience in an analytical role involving data extraction, analysis, and communication of findings
  • 2+ years of experience in building and maintaining CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub).
  • Experienced in Data Exploration packages with Base R
  • Experienced in using deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Pytorch, etc.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical solutions to engineering teams and business audiences

Key Competencies:
  • Knowledgeable in the AWS Well Architected Framework
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
  • Strong communication (verbal and written) and listening skills.
  • Strong teamwork, planning, and coordination skills
  • Self-motivation, adaptability, and the ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
  • Ability to independently research and resolve technical problems in a complex IT environment with local and remote groups.

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CEDENT strives to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where they can all develop professionally and build a rewarding career. As a result, we create an inclusive environment that is rich in diversity, acknowledges each individual's uniqueness and promotes respect, personal achievement and stewardship. Our clients are global and so is CEDENT. We build and maintain a global workforce that includes people from different backgrounds, with a vast range of skills and experience all united by a common culture and commitment to help our clients achieve high performance. Cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment makes business sense. Our peoples varied skills are the talent engine that powers CEDENT, enabling it in turn to deliver the innovative solutions that help our clients outperform competitors.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Plano, TX, US

Year founded

2008

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