Job Title: Freelance Python Developer Needed: Automate Batch Balance Checks for 100 Apple Gift Cards Project Overview I’m looking for an experienced developer to build a simple, reliable script that automates checking the balances of up to 100 US and AU Apple Gift Cards via the official Apple balance inquiry website (https://secure.store.apple.com/shop/giftcard/balance). The script should handle batch processing efficiently, with me providing the login credentials manually (I can log in myself if needed to avoid sharing sensitive info). This is a one-time project to verify card activations and balances before redemption—no redemption or purchasing involved. The goal is a tool that inputs a list of 16-digit card codes, queries each balance, and outputs results (e.g., card code, balance amount, status like “valid/invalid”) in an easy-to-read format like a CSV or Excel file. It should respect rate limits to avoid triggering Apple’s anti-bot measures (e.g., delays between checks). Key Requirements • Tech Stack: Python preferred (using libraries like Selenium for web automation, Pandas for data handling). Open to other languages/tools if justified (e.g., Node.js with Puppeteer), but keep it lightweight and cross-platform (Windows/Mac). • Core Functionality: • Read input from a CSV file (columns: CardCode). • Navigate to the Apple balance check page. • For each card: Enter the code, submit, capture the balance/response, and log any errors (e.g., invalid code). • Add random delays (2-30seconds) between checks to mimic human behavior. Deliverables • Full source code (well-commented, with a README.md for setup/run instructions). • A sample input CSV and expected output demo. • Brief video walkthrough or screenshots of the script in action. • 1-2 rounds of testing/iterations based on my feedback. Timeline & Budget • Timeline: 3-14days from hire (quick turnaround appreciated). • Budget: $100-200 (fixed price)