> I have 25 years of industry experience and I feel I should mentor people instead of moving JIRA tickets around. Managers don't mentor in the same way that yo

> I have 25 years of industry experience and I feel I should mentor people instead of moving JIRA tickets around. Managers don't mentor in the same way that you want to mentor. I suggest targeting roles like "lead developer" or "architect." These are the kinds of roles where you're writing designs, and mentoring other developers. When you change roles, (either within your company or with a new employer,) be explicit that you're targeting a lead / architect role. If they push you towards a novice role, walk away. Expect that it will take you longer to find a lead / architect role than to find an entry-level role.