26, Female | Looking for a Mentor and Software Development Opportunity After a Career Break (Python/Django, Java, ASP.NET)

Hi everyone! I'm reaching out to this community because I'm trying to restart my career in software development, and I'd really appreciate some guidance, mentorship, and potential job opportunities. A little about my background: I have completed my BCA and MCA. I completed a 5-month internship where I worked on a Django project. I have one year of professional experience at TCS. I've worked with Python and Django, Java for Android development, and ASPNET. I also have some exposure to manual software testing. Unfortunately, I had to take a career break due to medical reasons. I'm now ready to return to work, but despite applying through different job portals, I haven't been able to secure an opportunity yet. The break has made me question my technical skills and where I stand in the current job market. I know I have a foundation, but I want to strengthen my skills through practical work, learn current industry practices, and rebuild my confidence. What I'm looking for: 1. Paid work: A junior developer role, paid internship, or contract opportunity where I can contribute to real projects and start earning again. 2. Mentorship: Someone experienced who can guide me on what to learn, review my code, help me understand industry expectations, and provide constructive feedback. 3. Practical experience: An opportunity to work with a development team, understand real-world workflows, and improve through hands-on implementation. 4. Career guidance: Advice on which technology stack I should focus on, how to approach the job search after a career break, and how to improve my resume and interview performance. I'm open to Python/Django backend development, Java-related opportunities, ASPNET/NET development, and suitable entry-level software engineering roles. I'm also willing to refresh my skills and specialize in one stack based on the opportunity. My preference is a paid opportunity with a supportive learning environment. I'm open to remote, hybrid, or on-site roles in Delhi NCR, depending on the requirements. If you're a developer, engineering manager, recruiter, startup founder, or someone who has successfully returned to the industry after a career break, I'd love to hear your advice. If you know of a team hiring junior developers, a legitimate paid internship, a small project I could contribute to, or a mentorship program that could help me get back on track, please let me know. I'm willing to put in the work, learn, and demonstrate my abilities. I'm not expecting shortcuts; I'm looking for the right opportunity to grow while contributing real value. Thank you for reading. Any advice, referrals, leads, or constructive feedback would genuinely help! (I used AI to write this post but it's genuine )