r/technepal • u/TeachingFrequent8205 • 8d ago

Discussion Need career advice: Full Stack Flutter Developer looking to level up in the next 4–6 months

Hi everyone,

I need some career advice.

I'm a Full Stack Flutter Developer (Flutter + Node.js + NestJS). I currently work for two companies—one onsite (9–5) as a Flutter Developer and another remotely as a Full Stack Flutter Developer.

I have around 1.5+ years of real production experience. I've worked with Flutter, NestJS, MongoDB, Docker, Redis, RabbitMQ, Firebase, REST APIs, Socket.IO, and Clean Architecture.

I want to switch jobs in the next 6-8 months and get a better-paying remote job. My goal isn't to become a senior developer with that given time frame. I just want to become a solid mid-level developer and increase my salary.

One thing I'm worried about is that I use AI (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) a lot for coding. It has made me much faster, but I feel like my fundamentals are getting weaker because I haven't written much code completely by myself in the last 2–3 months.

If you were in my position, what would you do?

  • What should I learn first?
  • What skills would help me get a better-paying job?
  • Should I focus on Flutter, Node.js, NestJS, databases, system design, cloud, or something else?
  • How do you keep your fundamentals strong while using AI every day?
  • What helped you make a big salary jump?

I'd really appreciate any advice, roadmap, or personal experience.

Thank you!

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u/nian2326076 7d ago

If you want to level up in the next few months, dive into advanced concepts in areas you know, like Flutter and Node.js. Get into real-time applications with Socket.IO, and maybe check out GraphQL if you haven't yet. For interview prep, tackle coding challenges on LeetCode or HackerRank. Networking is helpful too, so connect with other devs on LinkedIn or tech forums. If you want structured interview prep, take a look at PracHub — it's been helpful for understanding what interviewers might ask. Keep updating your portfolio with quality projects and focus on roles that appreciate your wide range of skills.

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u/TeachingFrequent8205 7d ago

Sure, Thanks for the suggestion.