Software Development Engineer II

About noon noon, the region's leading consumer commerce platform. On December 12th, 2017, noon launched its consumer platform in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, expanding to Egypt in February 2019. The noon ecosystem of services now includes marketplaces for food delivery, quick-commerce, fintech, and fashion. noon is a work in progress; we’re six years in, but only 5% done. noon’s mission: Ring every doorbell, everyday. Who are we? noon is the largest e-commerce player in the Middle East and is quickly becoming the go-to platform for all online customer needs. We've built a full-fledged ecosystem of products and services in e-commerce, quick-commerce, food, fintech, grocery, and fashion—and we're just getting started. We are a team of dynamic professionals who are aggressively ambitious, rapidly scaling, and uniquely positioned to capitalize on the rapid adoption of e-commerce in the Middle East. We’re on an unconventional mission, doing something that has never been done before. We are developing the future of online shopping, and we’re looking for top talent to join us on our mission. We are on a mission to bring gamified content and interactive flows to our platform, enhancing the user experience and creating fun, memorable interactions for our customers. Join our dynamic team and be a part of building the future of e-commerce! Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Front-End App Engineer to join our Gaming Squad. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and developing interactive games and gamified content for our e-commerce platform. Your expertise in front-end technologies, particularly React Native, will be crucial in delivering high-quality, engaging experiences for our users. Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain Interactive Games : Create and sustain engaging games and gamified content within the Noon app using React Native.
• Design Game Mechanics : Develop intricate game mechanics, user interfaces, and interactive features that captivate and retain user engagement.
• Collaborate Across Teams : Work closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver seamless, high-quality gaming experiences.
• Stay Ahead of Trends : Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in front-end development and the gaming industry.
• Ensure Responsiveness : Implement responsive and user-friendly interfaces that perform well across various devices and screen sizes.
• Optimize Performance : Continuously improve application performance to ensure the best possible user experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in front-end development, with a focus on mobile applications and gaming .
• Proven experience in developing interactive games and gamified content.
• Strong proficiency in React Native and experience in building and deploying React Native applications.
• Familiarity with game development frameworks such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Working experience with creating animations (2D/3D), graphics rendering, and visual effects in mobile games.
• Understand game design principles, player experience, and user engagement strategies.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other front-end technologies.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux) and modern front-end build tools.
• Familiarity working with APIs and asynchronous programming.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Previous experience in the e-commerce industry.
• Knowledge of cutting edge libraries in the react native echo system like , and other front-end frameworks and libraries like .
• Experience in developing games that work seamlessly across multiple platforms (iOS, Android, etc.).
• Experience in implementing user analytics to track engagement and improve game features.
• Experience with performance optimization techniques.

• We’re looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
• You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
• We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
• noon is not for everyone; readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn is essential.