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£64000 - £70000

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R Package Developer - Contract
£300-400 /day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote | 3 Months+

We're looking for an experienced R Developer to support a data science team with the evaluation, documentation, and testing of internal R packages used across analytical workflows.

This role is ideal for someone who has hands-on experience developing R packages in production environments, with strong attention to detail in testing and documentation. You'll be working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that packages are robust, well-documented, and user-friendly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate existing R packages for structure, consistency, and usability

  • Develop comprehensive documentation, including metadata and usage examples

  • Write unit and integration tests using testthat or similar frameworks

  • Ensure code quality, package reproducibility, and adherence to best practices

  • Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to support package deployment

Required Skills:

  • Expert-level R programming and R package development

  • Strong understanding of GitHub workflows and CI/CD practices

  • Experience with unit testing frameworks in R

  • Excellent documentation and communication skills

Desirable:

  • Background in clinical programming, biostatistics, or health data analytics

This role is fully remote and outside IR35. Interviews are taking place immediately, with a preference for candidates who can start within the next 1-2 weeks.

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Thomas Savidge

Recruitment Consultant

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