# About Us Source: https://lean-coders.at/en/about-us > LEAN-CODERS – Software development from Vienna for DACH. Senior developers, experts, open source first, no vendor lock-in. Build, Run, Improve from a single… LEAN-MINDS LEAN-PEOPLE LEAN-CODERS LEAN-MINDS Meet the People behind the Code 1. Foundation 2. Values 3. Team 4. Office ## Our Foundation LEAN-CODERS was founded in 2015 in Vienna, driven by the belief that the software industry has a problem: too much dependency, too little transparency, and 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, and 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: Deliver instead of talking No waste, no detours. Radical Honesty We don’t sugarcoat problems. Trust instead of Control Our teams make decisions and take responsibility. Open Source First If there’s a suitable open-source solution, we use it. Curiosity as Drive We never stop learning and take nothing for granted. No Place for Toxic Behavior We are inclusive, direct, and treat everyone with respect. With lots of (very good) coffee, open doors, flat hierarchies, honest discussions, and an atmosphere where no one has 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 care about entitlements Don't live in the past Don't be an asshole Have fun on this ride! Team LEAN-CODERS L for Love ;) What connects us? Curiosity. Courage. Humor. And the drive to build real solutions that create value. ## Our Team This team doesn’t need babysitters (**they claim!**), just clear goals, realistic deadlines, and maybe an office party now and then. Nothing special... More than **80%** our team consists of experienced **Senior Devs**. The remaining 20% keep us financially sound and running. Sounds like a team you want to work with? Then get in touch with us! ## Our Office Good coffee, fast internet, communal kitchen, ping pong table, and office dogs included. Our office in Vienna is larger than our team – and we make use of that. Currently, two subtenants work with us under one roof, both spots are taken. Waiting list? Sure – we’ll get back to you as soon as something opens up. **Planning a meetup?** We offer our office as a venue and sponsor community events. Just write to us! Sounds good? Then reach out, we’re happy to share our space with the right people.