Pennsylvania software developer employment contract template

Pennsylvania Software Developer Employment Contract

This Pennsylvania Software Developer Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this [Date] by and between [Employer Legal Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

Position

Option A: Software Developer

Option B: Senior Software Developer

Option C: Lead Software Developer

Employee will report to [Reporting Manager Name], [Reporting Manager Title]. Employee’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: software engineering, requirements analysis, software application design and architecture, coding and implementation, debugging, testing (unit, integration, system), code documentation, participation in code reviews and continuous integration, version control management (e.g., Git), agile or other recognized development methodology processes, sprint meetings, backlog refinement, collaborative development workflows, and cross-team communications. Employee will use [Programming Languages] and [Technology Stacks]. Employee must comply with Employer’s secure coding standards and codebase management procedures. Employee is expected to participate in pair programming, peer mentoring, and knowledge sharing.

Work Location and Remote Work

Option A: Employee’s primary work location will be at Employer’s office located at [Employer Address].

Option B: Employee will be permitted to work remotely from [Approved Pennsylvania Remote Site].

Option C: Hybrid work arrangement requiring [Number] days per week in the office.

Minimum on-site attendance/remote availability hours: [Number of Hours] per week. Employer will provide a laptop/desktop, software licenses, and secure remote access.

Employment Type and Hours

Option A: Full-time employment.

Employee’s standard work week is [Number] hours.

Core hours are [Start Time] to [End Time].

Option B: Overtime:

Option 1: Employee is exempt from overtime.

Option 2: Employee is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Option 3: Overtime must be pre-approved by [Manager Title].

Meal and Rest Breaks: Consistent with Pennsylvania law.

Timekeeping: Employee must accurately record all hours worked.

Compensation

Option A: Salary: Employee will receive an annual salary of [Dollar Amount], payable [Pay Frequency].

Option B: Hourly Wage: Employee will receive an hourly wage of [Dollar Amount], payable [Pay Frequency].

Option C: Bonus/Incentive Compensation: Employee may be eligible for a bonus of up to [Percentage or Dollar Amount] based on performance. Specific bonus criteria will be communicated separately.

Payment Method: [Direct Deposit/Check].

Benefits

Health Insurance: Employer offers health, dental, and vision insurance. Details provided in the benefits summary.

Disability and Workers’ Compensation: Employer provides statutory disability and workers' compensation insurance as required by Pennsylvania law.

Retirement Plan: Employer offers a 401(k) plan. Details provided in the benefits summary.

Paid Time Off:

Vacation: [Number] days per year.

Sick Leave: [Number] days per year.

Holidays: [List of Pennsylvania State Holidays].

Parental Leave: Consistent with Pennsylvania and federal law.

Professional Development: Reimbursement for technical certifications up to [Dollar Amount] per year.

Other Perks: [Remote Work Stipend, Transportation Reimbursement, Home Office Allowance, Ergonomic Tools].

Intellectual Property

All code, software tools, documentation, inventions, and deliverables created during employment are works-for-hire and belong exclusively to Employer.

Use of open-source or third-party libraries requires prior written approval.

Employee must promptly disclose all inventions to Employer.

Option: Employee represents that they have listed all pre-existing inventions in [Exhibit A].

Confidentiality

Employee agrees to hold confidential all proprietary source code, development processes, company business information, system architecture, customer and user data, unpublished research, and trade secrets.

Exceptions for participation in industry/open-source communities require written consent.

Employee shall not disclose confidential information to any third party.

Outside Activities

Any external technical activity, consulting, hackathons, open-source project contributions, or speaking engagements require prior written approval.

Compliance with Policies

Employee must comply with Employer’s cybersecurity, secure development lifecycle, data handling, and IT usage policies.

Employee must adhere to documented software quality standards and coding conventions.

Non-Competition & Non-Solicitation

Non-Compete: Employee agrees not to engage in any business that competes with Employer within a [Radius] mile radius of [Location] for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.

Non-Solicitation of Customers/Suppliers: Employee agrees not to solicit Employer's customers or suppliers for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.

Non-Solicitation of Employees: Employee agrees not to solicit Employer's employees for employment for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.

Consideration: Employee's employment and continued compensation constitutes sufficient consideration for these non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.

At-Will Employment

Employment is “at-will,” meaning either party may terminate employment for any reason, with or without notice, subject to any agreed notice period.

Termination

Resignation: Employee must provide [Number] weeks’ written notice.

Employer-Initiated Termination: Employer may terminate employment at any time.

Final Wage Payment: Paid in accordance with Pennsylvania law.

Return of Property: Employee must return all company devices and confidential materials.

Dispute Resolution

Option A: Internal Grievance Process: Parties will attempt to resolve disputes internally.

Option B: Mediation: Parties agree to attempt mediation before resorting to litigation or arbitration.

Option C: Arbitration: Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be settled by binding arbitration in [City, Pennsylvania].

Option D: Litigation: Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in [County, Pennsylvania]. Pennsylvania law governs this agreement.

Health and Safety

Employer complies with Pennsylvania statutory requirements for worker health and safety and OSHA.

Employer provides mental health resources and workplace ergonomic assessments.

Anti-Discrimination

Employer prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Leave

Employer provides FMLA rights and any Pennsylvania family/medical leave entitlements.

Background Check & Eligibility

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

Work Product Ownership

Employer owns all work product created during employment, including source code repositories and development tools.

Exceptions for pre-existing IP require pre-approval and conflict review.

Regulatory Compliance

Employee must comply with industry-specific regulations, such as HIPAA or PCI DSS, if applicable.

Training and Development

Employee must participate in mandatory training on company technologies and regulatory compliance.

Amendment

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[Employer Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________