How to hire R Shiny specialists
Got data in RStudio you’d like to turn into a web application? An R Shiny specialist can help you turn your data analyses into interactive web applications without using HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
So how do you hire R Shiny specialists? What follows are some tips for finding top R Shiny consultants on Upwork.
How to shortlist R Shiny professionals
As you’re browsing available R Shiny consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:
- Industry fit. You want an R Shiny specialist who understands how you want your data presented to your target audience.
- Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., creating an interactive heat map with R Shiny).
- Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular R Shiny specialist.
How to write an effective R Shiny job post
With a clear picture of your ideal R Shiny specialist in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
An effective R Shiny job post should include:
- Scope of work: From business intelligence dashboards to interactive scatter plots, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries or data visualizations, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
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R SHINY SPECIALISTS FAQ
What is R Shiny?
R Shiny is a software package found in RStudio that allows you to turn your data analyses into websites without knowing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in R Shiny specialists:
- R Shiny and Shiny Server
- Data science
- Data analytics
Why hire R Shiny specialists?
The trick to finding top R Shiny specialists is to identify your needs. Is your goal to create a simple landing page to host a survey that will pull data directly into your R-powered data analytics pipeline? Or are you trying to create an interactive heatmap highlighting regional flood risk? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.
How much does it cost to hire an R Shiny specialist?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.
- An experienced R Shiny specialist may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
- A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their R Shiny services more competitively.
Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.