As a developer, I found that much of the programming I was doing was not very challenging or interesting. Hooking one API to another, optimizing some database r

As a developer, I found that much of the programming I was doing was not very challenging or interesting. Hooking one API to another, optimizing some database routines, converting data efficiently... It felt more like "building" than "designing". Not sure it counts as pure management, but I've moved more into product design roll that needs to understand the business, what can be done in a given time, and set expectations. It's been far more challenging and interesting to me. It's not exactly management roll, and it still requires a degree of tech skills, but it's another type of career move option you can make.