--- title: 'Software Craftsman Developer at Pillar Technology' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-craftsman-developer-pillar-technology-ann-arbor-ct1j738nchp3' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Software Craftsman Developer at Pillar Technology - **Company:** Pillar Technology - **Location:** Ann Arbor, MI - **Employment:** full-time - **Posted:** 2017-08-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/pillartechnology/47a4ffa6-a0a2-49b4-97f3-37aac37f5e0d ## Job description Pillar Technology is looking for Software Craftsman Developers to add to their growing team.  We are looking for true blue Polyglot developers that can quickly adapt to different technologies and can quickly resolve roadblocks for the team. Craftsmen are expected to be team leaders with extremely high business and technical acumen combined with extensive professional Agile/eXtreme programming experience. Do these things interest you? These processes and methodologies make Pillar Technology successful on a daily basis company wide! What we are looking for in a Craftsman Developer: - Hands on experience in Agile development practices like Test Driven Development, Continuous integration, and pair programming. - Avid learner proficient in multiple object oriented languages and willing to continue to hone their craft and develop new skills. - Should have an advanced understanding of object oriented design and development principles such as SOLID and DRY. - Also expected to have strong technical and business acumen to deliver as much value to the client as possible. - Extensive professional Agile/eXtreme programming experience. - 5+ year development experience. Pillar Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workplace. ## About Pillar Technology ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Pillar Technology is a digital engineering and manufacturing services firm that helps clients design, build, and deliver smart connected products and services, now operating as part of Accenture Industry X.0. - **Entity Type**: Private (Acquired by Accenture in August 2018) - **Headquarters**: Columbus, Ohio, United States - **Founded**: 1996 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed; key executives include Daniel Yeh (CEO) and Bob Myers (former CEO per Inc. profile) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Digital Engineering, Manufacturing Services, IT Services and IT Consulting - **Target customers**: B2B – Enterprises across manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Uncovering and executing industry-disrupting opportunities” by combining strategy, product design, and software/hardware engineering to create a seamless End2End process for connected physical products and services. ## Products & Services - **Digital Engineering & R&D**: End-to-end development of smart connected products, including embedded software, IoT, and cloud integration. - **Manufacturing & Operations Services**: Digital production, intelligent asset management, advanced automation and robotics, and aftermarket services. - **Infrastructure & Capital Projects**: Digital twins, threads, and AI-driven solutions to improve resiliency, productivity, and sustainability. - **Technology Transformation**: Cloud, cybersecurity, data & AI, and metaverse solutions tailored to industrial clients. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (acquired by Accenture; no public valuation available) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$51.8M** (LinkedIn estimate) – *Conflicting reports*: Inc. lists company size as 201-500 employees, while Built In shows 76 employees and Tracxn reports 42 employees as of April 2026. - **Total Funding**: $6.5M in two rounds (Venture Round 2019, Private Equity Round 2018 led by NewSpring) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: NewSpring (lead investor in 2018), Deloitte Corporate Finance (advisor), Accenture (acquirer) - **Growth Signals**: Joined Accenture Industry X.0 to scale globally; alumni have founded spin-off consultancies (e.g., after 2022); offices in Ann Arbor, Columbus, Des Moines, San Francisco, and Detroit. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep domain expertise** in industrial digital transformation, combining hardware, software, and strategy under one roof. - **Proven methodology** (“Forge” approach) for rapid prototyping and agile delivery. - **Access to Accenture’s global network** and resources while retaining a boutique, craft-focused culture. - **Longevity** – operating since 1996 with a track record of delivering complex, mission-critical systems. ## Strategic Focus - **Integration with Accenture Industry X.0** to expand digital engineering, manufacturing, and sustainability services globally. - **Leveraging AI, data, and digital twins** to reinvent engineering and capital projects for clients. - **Building talent** through a “Software Craftsman” culture that emphasizes continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes craftsmanship, agile practices, and a “Next Generation Agile Organization” philosophy. Known for a collaborative, learning-oriented environment. - **Work model**: In-office presence required at one of three main hubs (Ann Arbor, Columbus, Des Moines) or satellite offices (San Francisco, Detroit). Not remote-first. - **Notable perks**: Career development through mentorship, access to cutting-edge industrial projects, and the stability of being part of Accenture while maintaining a smaller-company feel. - **Engineering culture**: Strong focus on modern tech stacks (Elixir, Kubernetes, Python, React, Node.js, Docker, etc.) and continuous delivery. Roles include Software Craftsman Developer, Experience Architect, and Software Engineer. ## Sources 1. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/pillartechnology) – Careers page with job listings 2. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/pillar-technology) – Company overview, offices, employee count, culture 3. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/pillar-technology) – LinkedIn company page with revenue, funding, workforce, and acquisition details 4. [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/pillartechnology/__zKbmnmre0LKljuXmrtrCOzWgVYuNYidlZunmZKJQlOo) – Tracxn profile with funding, competitors, employee count 5. [inc.com](https://www.inc.com/profile/pillar-technology) – Inc. 5000 profile with company size and leadership ## Other roles at Pillar Technology - [Experience Architect](https://feeny.ai/job/experience-architect-pillar-technology-detroit-3r2sy4dsg6s8) — Detroit, MI - [Account Executive](https://feeny.ai/job/account-executive-pillar-technology-san-francisco-crk3c1pyfpha) — San Francisco, CA - [Software Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-pillar-technology-san-francisco-thz3z6tmk53c) — San Francisco, CA