34, no degree, “engineer” who wants to become a real engineer. Degree or bootcamp?

1. A bootcamp could possibly help. It's unlikely, but of all people I wouldn't entirely rule it out. 2. A CS degree also unlikely will help. The only thing I would consider is part time over many years to get the piece of paper while pursuing internal conversion. I agree with the others who recommend trying to transition formally at your company. Talk to the company about it more explicitly and see if they can support you in any way. The mentorship thing you mention is also fantastic, like you seem ok the dream path here to me.