Solo CS Grad: Seek Mentorship in Collaborative Development Role

The original poster (OP), a recent CS graduate with 7 months experience as the sole developer, rightly identifies a risk of career stagnation due to lack of mentorship and team collaboration. This situation actively hinders learning and skill development beyond entry-level tasks. A 'better job opportunity' for the OP would be a Junior or Mid-level Software Developer role within a company that has an established engineering team, offers mentorship, and promotes collaborative development. While employed, the OP should actively search for new positions, focusing on companies known for good onboarding and growth paths. They should also leverage their current stability to build a strong personal project portfolio or contribute to open-source, demonstrating initiative and advanced skills beyond their current job's scope, to make them an attractive candidate for a more supportive environment.