Ruby on Rails Developer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Ruby on Rails Developer:

  • BSc/MSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
  • x years of experience with Ruby and the Rails framework
  • x years of experience with full web stack including HTTP, CSS, REST
  • x years of experience with Git and Github
  • x years of experience with Angular or Backbone JS
  • Knowledge of Docker and docker-based deployment
  • x years of experience with SQL backends, preferably Postgres or mySQL
  • Familiarity with testing tools such as Cucumber
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • Team player
  • Good time-management skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Ruby on Rails Developer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Ruby on Rails Developer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.