3.5 YOE, stuck in QA/support loop, night shifts, micromanagement | Feeling burnt out and unsure about next move

Posting here to get some unbiased advice and maybe vent a bit.

I’m a Software Engineer with ~3.5 YOE in a fintech setup. Although my title says SE, my actual work has gradually turned into QA/support/manual operations. The current project has been running completely manually for over a year, with no automation, and management is unwilling to change that.

What’s draining me is extreme micromanagement. I often have to stay on calls late into the night (sometimes till 4-5 AM IST) with screen sharing on, where even small steps are double-checked. Weekends also get pulled in because it’s “production”. The work itself is easy, but the constant monitoring and odd hours are exhausting.

I was earlier given hope of transitioning into a development role, but that never materialised. I’ve asked for challenging or dev-oriented work multiple times, but due to layoffs, internal politics, and “business needs”, nothing has changed.

Because of rotating shifts (day/evening/night/weekends), I’ve completely lost consistency, can’t maintain a learning routine, workouts, or even plan properly. Over time, this has started affecting my mental health and confidence.

Right now, I feel stuck at a crossroads:

1. Staying longer risks burnout and irrelevance
2. Quitting without an offer (long notice period) feels risky

Looking for advice on:

1. Has anyone transitioned from QA/support-heavy roles into dev or better roles later?
2. Is it better to quit first for mental clarity or push through while job hunting?
3. How do you rebuild confidence when your current role adds little to your resume?
4. Am I overthinking, or is this a sign to exit ASAP?

Would really appreciate perspectives from people who’ve been through something similar. DMs are welcome too.

Thanks