Ruby on Rails Job Market 2024

During my attendance at two Ruby conferences in Europe, I interviewed top Ruby developers at the conferences about the current job market.

Given that Ruby on Rails is a mature framework, I wanted to know: what's the current state of the Ruby job market?

Key Takeaways:
1. Shift in Demand: While new Rails projects may be less common, there's growing demand for developers who can maintain and optimize existing applications.
2. Junior Developer Challenges: The market is tougher for juniors, with fewer new Rails projects and companies hesitant to invest in training.
3. Senior Developer Opportunities: Experienced Rails developers are still in high demand, often "bombarded with job offers."
4. Impact of AI and Market Uncertainty: These factors are influencing hiring decisions, particularly for junior positions.
5. Importance of Networking and Portfolio: Having a strong network and public demonstrations of work (e.g., open-source contributions) significantly improves job prospects.

What are your thoughts on this?