About us

At Optimax Energy, we have been developing smart solutions for automated trading systems for over 10 years and are driving the transition to green energy. This makes us a leader in international power trading.

Your responsibilities

You support highly gifted and motivated students from grade 5 up to high school in computer science. Your focus will be on guiding small groups (by age group), preparing them for competitions (e.g. Federal Computer Science Competition, Informatics Olympiad), and providing long-term mentoring. You will work independently, while being strongly supported by Optimax and in close cooperation with schools and the Department of Computer Science at HTWK Leipzig.

• Planning, conducting, and further developing an enrichment program for talented students in computer science (every two weeks, 90 minutes per group)
• Preparing and mentoring students for computer science competitions
• Collaborating with schools and teachers
• Building a long-term support structure in the Halle/Leipzig region
• Optionally: organizing holiday activities, hackdays, etc.

Your profile

Your skills

Must-Haves

• Excellent German skills (minimum C1, spoken and written)
• Advanced or completed studies in Computer Science or Computer Science Education (Master’s level or equivalent qualification) with very good grades
• Teaching or mentoring experience with young people, e.g. through tutoring, study groups, tutorials, youth education, etc.
• Solid knowledge of computer science fundamentals, particularly algorithms, data structures, programming logic and languages
• Ability to convey knowledge in a structured and motivating way
• Independent, reliable, and well-organized work style
• Enthusiasm for working with young people, motivation and patience
• Willingness to provide an extended background check
• Curiosity, commitment to continuous learning, and a passion for working on projects together

Nice-to-Haves

• Personal experience participating in computer science competitions (e.g. Federal Computer Science Competition, IOI, Jugend forscht, student academies)
• Experience in gifted education or working with high-performing students
• In-depth knowledge of competition-relevant topics (e.g. recursion, graph theory, dynamic programming)
• Didactic training (e.g. in teacher education, tutor training, or educational workshops)

What we offer

Job Type

Part-Time

Location

Leipzig, Germany

Workspace

Leipzig

Creative Freedom & Flexibility

• Shape the program with your own ideas
• Flexible working hours (10–20 hrs)
• Active support from our team and external experts

Health & Wellbeing

• Freshly cooked lunch every day
• Office massage service
• EGYM Wellpass
• Sports & mobility offers, including subsidies for a new bicycle

Flexibility & Benefits

• Additional vacation for your honeymoon
• Childcare support

Team Culture & Work Atmosphere

• Regular team events (game nights, volleyball, excursions, etc.)
• Work in a mission-driven, international team that values diversity and equality
• Open-door atmosphere and flat hierarchies

Professional Development

• Independence and responsibility in project work
• 10% of your weekly working time for personal and professional development

Contact

People & Culture
Daniel Rautenkranz
+49 (0) 341 355 855 53
[email protected]