Full-time Non-Exempt 

Halethorpe, MD 

Since 1982, Appliance Distributors Unlimited (ADU) has been the Mid-Atlantic’s most trusted appliance source. ADU offers more than 50 leading appliance brands, selling to the Trade and homeowners building or remodeling homes, multi-family dwellings, commercial properties, and government clients. 

Appliance Distributors Unlimited has 9 well-appointed showrooms across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, allowing clients excellent visual options to select and compare many brands and styles of appliances. 

Join Our Team as a Junior Java Developer! 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Java Developer to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience with Java programming and be familiar with tools and technologies such as Apache Tomcat, NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JS, JSF, and Visual Studio Code (VSCode).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design,  development, and maintenance of Java-based web applications.
• Work with Apache Tomcat for deploying and managing web applications.
• Utilize NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA, and VSCode as primary development environments for coding, debugging, and testing.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate Java applications with MySQL databases.
• Implement front-end components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the JavaServer Faces (JSF) framework.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the posting and maintenance of our online sales catalog, looking for opportunities for integration and automation

• The ability to self-motivate with minimal supervision, innovate, and look for creative solutions to varied business requests
•  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
•  Familiarity with Java programming and object-oriented concepts.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows (experience with MacOS is a plus
•  Experience with Apache Tomcat server and deployment of web applications.
•  Hands-on experience using NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA, and/or VSCode for software development.
•  Basic understanding of MySQL database design and SQL queries.
• Knowledge of HTML and JSF for building user interfaces.
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git
• Knowledge of ticket systems, particularly Jira  
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new technologies, especially AI-assisted coding
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of Amazon SellerCentral and online catalogs such as Magento, WooCommerce, and Shopify is a plus
• Knowledge of Claude Code is a plus
• High School Diploma
• Availability to work Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (8-hour shift with a 30-minute lunch break)
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check 

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision health insurance plans (eligibility after 60 days of full-time employment) 
• 401(K) retirement plan with a contribution match of up to 4% (eligible after 6 months) 
• Eligible for accrued PTO after 90 days of employment. PTO accrues when working 40 hours per week.
• Paid holidays after 90 days of employment, including: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (and day after), Christmas Day (and day after) 
• Employee referral program 
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Training 

Position Details

• Salary: $44,990-$53,988 per year ($21.63-$25.96/hour) based on experience 
• Status: Full-time, on-site, non-exempt
• Reports To: Vice President of Finance 
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM