R Developer

Position: R Developer Employment Type: Contract, Full time Start: ASAP Location: Stevenage – Hybrid 2 days a week Languages: English Role – We are seeking an experienced R Expert to design, manage, and optimize R package environments that support advanced analytics and development workflows. You will play a critical role in ensuring a reliable, scalable, and well-documented R ecosystem for our teams, leveraging modern tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Azure DevOps. Key skills: • 8+ years of R Shiny Development experience. • Strong expertise in R package management and R package installation. • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes. • Knowledge of SAS. • Hands-on experience with Domino. • Familiarity with Azure DevOps. • Working knowledge of Python. • Experience with GitHub and Databricks. • Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies. • Consulting background is a plus. • Strong communication skills (oral & written) • Rights to work in the UK is must (No Sponsorship available) Responsibilities: • Establish and maintain central repositories for R packages. • Collaborate with development teams to enable package development, deployment, and best practices. • Configure and manage package sources, including mirrors and custom repositories. • Ensure package availability, accessibility, and compliance with organizational standards. • Build, publish, and document internal R packages. • Resolve and manage package dependencies to maintain a consistent and reliable analytical environment. • Oversee installation of R and frozen R packages. • Create scalable R compute environments using Docker. Should you be interested in being considered for this position and would like to discuss further. Please apply with your latest CV or share your CV directly with me at christophe.ramen@focusonsap.org