Fintech dev's 4 years copy-pasting IBM API Connect and Spring Boot feels like just 1: AI panic sets in, uncle quips 'best time to upskill was yesterday'

A software engineer with four years of experience is feeling stagnant in their career, despite having a job in a competitive field. The individual, who graduated in 2019 and started working in 2022 as an integration developer, feels that their experience is equivalent to only one year due to the ease of their job, which mainly involves copying and pasting existing API codes with minor changes. Working with IBM API Connect and Java Spring Boot, the engineer is struggling to set clear goals for improvement, particularly with the increasing presence of AI in the industry. The engineer's work with fintech companies has not provided the desired level of challenge and growth. With the advice of their uncle to start making changes now, the engineer is seeking insights and guidance from the community to improve their skills and satisfaction with their work, highlighting the challenges faced by professionals in the rapidly evolving tech industry.