Hi everyone,
I’ve been following Elixir since around 2016 and tinkering with it on and off, but I haven’t had the opportunity to use it professionally yet. I’m in my 40s and seriously considering a career shift to Elixir. My background includes 10 years as a software developer (primarily in .NET/C#/SQL Server), followed by 5 years as a systems architect and 5 years as a cloud architect working with AWS.
I’m currently based in the U.S., which I hope improves my chances of finding opportunities in the Elixir ecosystem. I’m self-learning Elixir and Phoenix, and I’ve started a solo side project to build a small SaaS product as a way to gain practical experience and prove to myself that I can be productive with Elixir. Even if it doesn’t succeed commercially, I see it as a learning investment.
For those of you who have transitioned into Elixir later in your career — how did you approach it? Are there companies out there open to hiring experienced professionals who are new to Elixir? Should I be looking for entry-level roles despite my senior experience in other stacks? I’m not sure how to position myself or navigate the transition, and I’d really appreciate any advice or insight from the community.
Thanks in advance!