Automate Simple Maze Navigation to help load test application

I'm seeking a skilled Python developer to create a script that automates the navigation of simple mazes, generating a list of directions as output. This tool is aimed to streamline processes that involve basic maze navigation by automating the decision-making paths. **Requirements:** - **Proficiency in Python:** The script needs to be written in Python, so extensive knowledge and experience with Python are critical. - **Experience with RESTful APIs:** As the script will perform webservice calls, familiarity with consuming RESTful services is a must. - **Algorithm Development:** A solid understanding of basic algorithms is necessary to devise an efficient method for maze navigation. - **Problem-Solving Skills:** The ability to tackle problems creatively and efficiently is key, as the mazes, despite being simple, require a logical approach to navigate. **Job Details:** - **Maze Complexity:** The mazes to be solved are simple, featuring a single path from start to finish without dead ends. This should simplify the algorithm required. - **Output:** Upon solving a maze, the script should generate a list of directional steps (e.g., up, down, left, right) needed to navigate from start to finish. The output must be clear and understandable. - **Project Scope:** The focus is narrowed to solving simple mazes, avoiding the complication of dealing with multiple paths or dead ends. This should be considered in your algorithm approach and execution. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong background in Python, especially in developing scripts that interact with web services. Experience in solving similar algorithmic problems or projects involving automation would distinguish your bid. Please include any relevant projects or experiences in your proposal. Rather than a traditional maze solution from start to a given finish point, mazes are solved when fully traversed (i.e. every cell in the maze has been visited). Ultimately, this Python script will be used to simulate a realistic load against my maze application. The Python client script will fetch each cell individually - i.e. each move in the maze will be a GET request, and the resulting XML will indicate current X, Y, remaining cell count, and wall configuration of current cell with a singe hex character 0-F. I need to be able to easily configure the execution speed of the script (i.e. configuring milliseconds between cell moves) to simulate different loads on my maze hosting application. I also want to be able to easily run multiple instances of this maze solving script, each with a unique API key to simulate multiple clients making requests against the application simultaneously.