My first job was at a big insurance company in a nontechnical role. Once you realize that this is a marathon not a sprint, the most important thing to do is get

My first job was at a big insurance company in a nontechnical role. Once you realize that this is a marathon not a sprint, the most important thing to do is get the fundamentals right. Master testing in whatever language your employer uses, then work your way through design patterns. Once youve got that down and a few years of experience, you should be able to do whatever you want.