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Ruby Rails Engineer

Programmers skilled and knowledgeable in the most recent programming language are usually very attractive candidates for programming positions. One of the newest and most popular programming languages today is the Ruby/Rails language. In fact, demand for those with training and expertise in ruby/rails languages is at an all time high.

Demand for ruby/rails specialists increased significantly during 2007 when Apple made available their OS X Leopard software in an open-source format. Ruby was originally designed for 37 Signals's Basecamp application, but it quickly has become popular since its fast and easy for programmers to utilize. Numerous web development firms have begun to utilize it, so these types of companies are constantly recruiting skilled rails engineers and developers.

Salary: $91,000

Education: Skilled and experienced programmers can locate jobs without formal training, but it's recommended to earn a bachelor's degree in computer science or an information technology related field. Those interested in specializing in ruby/rails languages can greatly benefit by obtaining a degree in a field related to math or information technology.

Experience: Most companies hiring developers and programmers prefer to hire individuals with some coding experience. However, it's not difficult learning how to code certain languages, such as ruby, by working on open-source projects.