Career options for a self taught Python Developer

I am a self taught Python Developer with over a decade of experience in core Python, DRF, and Data Analytics using Python. I am currently working in the retail industry and would love nothing more than to be able to use my coding/ development skills as a career or as a means of income. I have never attended a boot camp of any sort and never taken online courses for any Python or coding.

What would be the best way for me to use my coding skills as a career or means of income? I have thought about Fiverr and Upwork, but these seem oversaturated with talent, both domestic and foreign, which discourages me from even trying.

And the current job market sucks or is being revolutionized by AI, making this even harder to find a solution to my problem!

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Be well!