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LEAN-MINDS

Meet the People
behind the Code

Our Foundation

LEAN-CODERS was founded in 2015 in Vienna, based on the conviction that the software industry has a problem: too much dependency, too little transparency, too many licenses for things that open source can do better.

Our founder Christoph Ott saw what open technology can achieve with Linux and Bitcoin: innovation, independence, strong communities. LEAN-CODERS passes exactly that on to companies – software that belongs to you, knowledge that stays, and freedom from vendor lock-in.


In the end, it’s about one thing: No Waste. Just Value.

Our Values

Inspired by LEAN Software Development and the Agile Manifesto, we live by these rules:

  • Actions and delivery over announcements

    Without waste, without detours.

  • Radical honesty

    We do not sugarcoat problems.

  • Trust instead of control

    Our teams decide, act, and take full ownership.

  • Open Source First

    If there is a suitable open-source solution, we use it.

  • Curiosity drives us

    We stay curious, keep learning, and question everything.

  • Respect without exception

    Inclusive, direct, and honest — with everyone.

Mann in schwarzem T-Shirt schäumt Milch in einem bunten Kännchen mit einer Espressomaschine auf.

With lots of (very good) coffee, open doors, flat hierarchies, honest discussions, and a culture where no one needs to pretend.

 
Build trustful partnerships // Actions speak louder than words // Don't sugarcoat problems // Deliver real value // Cut the bullshit // Challenge the status quo // Don't blindly accept rules // Be transparent // Share your knowledge // Never stop learning // 0 tolerance for toxicity // Be a team player // Keep hierarchies flat // Be creative // Speak up // Believe in what you do // See problems, find solutions // Trust and empower your team // Don't fear failure // Embrace uncertainty // Use Open Source // Be inclusive // Join communities, give back // Kill unnecessary restrictions // Don't give a fuck about entitlements // Don't live in the past // Don't be an asshole // Have fun on this ride!

What connects us? Curiosity. Courage. Humor. And a simple standard for everything we build: no waste, just value.



Our Team

This team doesn't need babysitters (so they claim!), just clear goals, realistic deadlines, and maybe occasionally an office party. Nothing special...

More than 80% of our team are experienced Senior Devs. The remaining 20% keep us economically stable and running.

Sound like your kind of team? Let's talk.

Our Office

Good coffee, fast internet, communal kitchen, ping pong table, wuzzler, PS5, Switch2 and office dogs included.

Our office in Vienna is larger than our team – and we make use of that. Currently, two subtenants are working with us under one roof, both spots are taken. Waiting list? Sure – we will get in touch as soon as something becomes available.


Are you planning a meetup?

Need a venue? We've got space and we sponsor community events too. Just write to us.

Zwei Personen spielen Tischtennis in einem Büro mit buntem Wandgemälde von Cartoon-Figuren. Im Hintergrund arbeiten Mitarbeiter an Schreibtischen.

Sounds good? Then get in touch, we are happy to share our space with the right people.

Get in touch!