Remote Ruby on Rails jobs focus on the use of the Ruby on Rails framework for web-based software and systems. Your duties in this field can involve programming, software engineering, or database management. Since this is a work from home career, you use virtual office software to coordinate with other employees. You may test aspects of coding to ensure they function throughout the Rails system or work as a developer to create new content. Ruby on Rails uses the Ruby programming language and often requires expert-level knowledge of Ruby to use. Hours are generally predictable, but employers may ask you to be on-call to resolve technical problems.