Develop and Audit Secure DeFi Lending Protocol Smart Contracts with Web3 Integration

We are seeking an expert Solidity developer to design, implement, and thoroughly audit a new DeFi lending protocol. The focus is on security and efficiency, incorporating best practices to prevent common vulnerabilities like reentrancy attacks and flash loan exploits. The protocol will include features for lending, borrowing, collateral management, interest rate calculation (utilizing a dynamic model), and liquidation mechanics. A crucial component is seamless Web3 integration using libraries like ethers.js or web3.js, ensuring compatibility with various wallets and decentralized applications. The candidate must possess a strong understanding of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) architecture, gas optimization techniques, and experience with formal verification tools. Thorough documentation and comprehensive testing (unit, integration, fuzzing) are mandatory deliverables. The final deliverable will include well-structured, commented code, detailed audit reports from external security experts (to be arranged by us), and a deployment guide. We are committed to creating a long-term partnership with the selected developer, potentially involving ongoing maintenance and feature enhancements.