Switch visa- Tier 2 Dependent General visa to Skilled worker route

[Lintonlazart]

I’m in Uk with tier 2 general dependent visa and working as software Engineer (listed on UK shortage occupation list) in Fixed term contract valid till March 2021, it will be extended in future. I’m non-EU country citizen.
Shall I apply for switch visa- skilled worker(new visa type?)

[poper]

Yes, going by the below:

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/ ... -this-visa

However, your ILR clock based on 5 year residence will reset to 0 on switching