Data Scientist

About The Company Morris Sinclair Recruitment is a reputable staffing agency specializing in connecting talented professionals with innovative organizations across various industries. With a strong focus on technology, sustainability, and scientific sectors, Morris Sinclair Recruitment prides itself on delivering tailored recruitment solutions that align with clients' strategic goals. The company is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity in every placement. About The Role Our client, a pioneering organization in the agricultural technology sector, is seeking a Lead R Data Scientist to join their Sustainability division. This fully remote role is based in the UK, specifically within the Central London Office's operational framework, and requires candidates to be UK residents without visa restrictions. The successful candidate will serve as the primary technical expert within the R-focused Research Software Engineering team, responsible for developing and maintaining the infrastructure that supports innovative sustainability solutions for agriculture. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence sustainable practices in agriculture by transforming scientific research into practical, scalable software solutions. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree or equivalent in informatics, life sciences, or a related field, with at least five years of relevant industry experience if holding a bachelor's degree. Deep expertise in R programming and package development is essential, along with proven experience managing dependencies and ensuring reproducibility in production environments. Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration with IT teams on data science workflows. Proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems, GIS systems, and spatial data analysis is required. The candidate must exhibit exceptional problem-solving skills, adaptability, leadership qualities, and effective communication abilities, especially in dynamic startup environments. Responsibilities The Lead R Data Scientist will be responsible for establishing and enforcing best practices in R package development, code architecture, documentation, and dependency management. They will oversee the implementation of versioning and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) systems to streamline workflows and ensure high-quality deliverables. Providing guidance and mentorship to team members on code standards, deployment processes, and technical strategies will be a key aspect of the role. The candidate will serve as the technical authority for complex computational tasks, particularly spatial analytics and GIS-based product development, translating scientific research findings into robust, production-ready code. Collaboration with the Engineering department is vital to align code design, versioning strategies, and release cycles, ensuring seamless integration of software components. Additionally, the role involves maintaining infrastructure for data security and IP protection, supporting the deployment of scalable solutions on cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, and possibly working with containerization tools like Docker. The candidate will also contribute to strategic planning for future technological advancements within the team and organization. Benefits This role offers a competitive salary package tailored to experience and expertise, along with comprehensive benefits including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and access to cutting-edge technology projects. The organization promotes a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging continuous learning and growth. Employees will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that advance sustainable agriculture practices globally. Additional benefits may include health insurance, pension schemes, and paid time off, supporting a healthy work-life balance and overall well-being. Equal Opportunity Morris Sinclair Recruitment and our client are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with fairness and respect. We promote diversity across all levels of the organization and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and drives success, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates.