Remote Work Policy for L1 Engineers

L1 Engineers/ Aspring Subject Matter Specialists / Contributing Team Member

This policy outlines expectations, responsibilities, and operational guidelines for L1 Software Development Engineer working in a remote-first environment.

1. Role Overview

L1 Software Development Engineer (“L1 Engineers”) are project-contributing fresh engineers who are offered this position after completeting the interview process and they actively work on the company’s Internal and Client Projects.

They function as part of the core engineering team, collaborating with Senior Engineers, Tech Leads, and SMEs across Frontend, Backend, QA, and DevOps.

L1 Engineers follow Agile software development practices and are expected to contribute to real product development.

This role is remote-first, outcome-driven, and focused on continuous learning and delivery.

2. Engagement & Compensation

L1 Engineers are mostly paid roles.

Compensation, where applicable, is fixed at the time of offer and is subject to ongoing performance, contribution, and adherence to company policies.

Any incentives, revisions, or continuations are at the sole discretion of the company.

Compensation is not an entitlement and may be reviewed, revised, or discontinued based on performance, conduct, or organizational needs.

3. Work Schedule & Availability

3.1 Working Hours

  • Standard Working Window: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (IST Flexible)
  • Work Days: Monday to Friday
  • Breaks: Flexible, as long as delivery and collaboration are not impacted

L1 Engineers must remain reasonably available during core hours for collaboration and communication.

3.2 Mandatory Meetings

Attendance is mandatory for:

  • Daily Stand-Up (DSU)
  • Sprint Planning
  • Refinement / Grooming
  • Sprint Review / Demo
  • Retrospective
  • Any project-critical or escalation meetings

Failure to attend without prior communication may impact performance evaluation.

4. Work Expectations

4.1 Ownership & Execution

  • Take ownership of assigned tasks
  • Plan daily goals and execution
  • Work independently while seeking guidance when required
  • Deliver measurable progress on a regular basis

4.2 Communication & Updates

  • Share daily updates on work completed, plans, and blockers
  • Communicate delays or risks proactively
  • Be responsive on official communication channels during working hours

5. Time Tracking & Reporting

5.1 Timesheet Maintenance

L1 Engineers must maintain a daily timesheet using the company-provided format or tool.

5.2 Work Categorization

All logged hours must be categorized under one of the following:

  • Development
  • SDLC Activities (analysis, design, testing, documentation, reviews)
  • Mentor Support (KT sessions, pair programming, reviews)
  • LMS / Platform Contribution

Timesheets must accurately represent actual work performed.

6. Performance & Evaluation

Performance is assessed on:

  • Quality and consistency of contribution
  • Learning curve and adaptability
  • Collaboration and communication
  • Accountability and reliability
  • Adherence to timelines and processes

Performance outcomes may influence continuation of engagement, incentives or compensation, role responsibilities, and future opportunities with the company.

7. Learning & Growth Expectations

  • Be self-motivated learners
  • Actively participate in reviews, discussions, and retrospectives
  • Apply feedback and improve continuously
  • Follow coding standards, documentation practices, and engineering guidelines

8. Remote Work Environment Requirements

8.1 Infrastructure

  • Stable and reliable internet connectivity
  • Personal laptop capable of handling development workloads
  • Backup arrangements for connectivity or power are recommended

The company does not currently provide work devices or internet reimbursement.

8.2 Work Environment

  • Quiet, distraction-free workspace
  • Ability to attend meetings without interruptions
  • Professional conduct during calls and collaboration sessions

9. Security, Access & Confidentiality

  • System access is role-based and monitored
  • Credentials are strictly personal and must not be shared
  • All work artifacts (code, documents, designs) are company property
  • Any breach of confidentiality or misuse of access may result in immediate disengagement

10. Conduct & Work Culture

L1 Engineers are expected to:

  • Communicate respectfully and professionally
  • Be punctual and accountable
  • Collaborate openly and constructively
  • Avoid any form of misconduct, harassment, or disruptive behavior

The company culture emphasizes ownership, transparency, continuous improvement, and learning through real-world problem solving.

11. Leave, Availability & Absence

  • Planned leaves must be communicated and approved in advance
  • Emergency absences must be informed as early as possible
  • Repeated unplanned absences may affect performance evaluation and continuation

12. Continuation & Disclaimer

This policy does not guarantee employment or role conversion.

Continuation, extension, or future opportunities depend on individual performance, business and project needs, and client or organizational requirements.

13. Policy Acceptance

By continuing in the L1 Engineers role, the team members acknowledges understanding and acceptance of this policy and agrees to comply with its terms.