Transition from Hybrid 'Toy Project' Role to Dedicated Software Developer

The user is currently in a hybrid role (test engineer + 'dev') and feels their development experience is limited by a lack of senior guidance and 'toy projects.' This presents a clear opportunity to transition into a dedicated 'pure dev role' or Software Engineer position. The current experience, while perceived as limited, provides a foundation in C#, database work, scripting, and data processing. The key is to leverage this existing experience, despite its 'toy project' nature, and explicitly seek roles that offer mentorship, structured development practices, and more complex problem-solving opportunities.